Discourse Analysis of the Belt and Road Initiative From the Perspective of Central Asian Countries: A Case Study of the Republic of Kazakhstan

This study employs Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) three-dimensional model, using the Republic of Kazakhstan as a case study, to delve into the discourse construction of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Central Asian countries. Through detailed analysis of policy documents, media reports, and public discussions in Central Asian countries, this paper reveals how the BRI constructs specific social practices, discourse events, and textual meanings within these nations. The findings indicate that through this global development strategy, China has not only strengthened its economic ties with Central Asian countries but has also exerted profound influences on political, cultural, and social levels.