The Tech, Khan Tengri Innovation Hub, and TechNode strengthen technological ties between China, Hong Kong, and Central Asia

The Tech signed a memorandum of understanding with Khan Tengri Innovation Hub and TechNode Group, aimed at developing media, technological, and innovative cooperation between China, Hong Kong, Central Asia, and the broader Asian market.

The memorandum was signed within the framework of Astana Finance Days and the conference "China: Central Asia 2026." Participants in the signing included Laura Zhunusova, publisher of The Tech media, Maral Shashkenova, partner of Khan Tengri Innovation Hub, and Dr. Gang Lu, founder and CEO of TechNode Group and co-founder of BEYOND Expo.

The partnership will combine the expertise and networks of the three organizations to create new opportunities for technology companies, startups, investors, and participants in the innovation ecosystems of China and Central Asia.

One of the key goals of the agreement will be to build an information and innovation bridge between China, Hong Kong, and Central Asia through joint media projects, exchange of expertise, events, and support for the international expansion of technology companies.

For The Tech, the partnership opens up opportunities to strengthen its presence in the international technology agenda and create new channels for companies from Central Asia that are considering China and other Asian markets for business development.

For technology companies in Central Asia, this provides additional opportunities to reach an international audience, find partners, and gain access to expertise in Asian markets. For Chinese companies, it offers the chance to better understand the Central Asian market and find local partners for entering the region.

About the companies 

The Tech is a media outlet covering venture capital, startups, and technology entrepreneurship in Central Asia and the Caucasus. The publication reports on the development of the regional technology ecosystem, activities of startups, investors, corporations, and innovative institutions.

Khan Tengri Innovation Hub is the first innovation hub in China, created to support startups and technology companies from Central Eurasia. Backed by key digital ministries of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and acting as the official representative of Astana Hub and IT Park Uzbekistan, the Hub connects Central Eurasia, China, and global markets. This is achieved through facilitating startup scaling, technology transfer, and the development of cross-border innovation partnerships.

TechNode Group is an international technology media platform that helps Asian innovative companies enter global markets and connects startups, investors, corporations, and technology ecosystems across Asia and other regions.