Abstract
The article is devoted to the analysis of the factors and motives of Chinese migration to Kazakhstan based on a sociological survey. The study reveals the public perception of migration, its economic impact and the key factors shaping the attitude of the population. The methodology includes a quantitative analysis of data collected through a survey of 267 respondents. The results show a neutral-positive attitude towards Chinese migration (36% positive, 46% neutral, 18% negative), driven by economic benefits and increased personal contacts with China. At the same time, concerns about demographic and political influence also remain. Acknowledgements : This article was prepared as part of the scientific project №AP19679244 «Migration factor in Kazakh-Chinese relations».