Recently Dr. Gabdygapar S. Seitkassimov, a professor of economy and rector of the Kazakh University of Economy, Finance and International Trade in Astana, Kazakhstan, spoke at Baylor’s Global Business Forum, which explored China and the World Economy. According to Seitkassimov, The border between Kazakhstan and China is a busy place due to the geography of the region and because of China's demand for natural resources.