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This Week in Asia: May 19, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
In Xi’an, China’s Xi Calls for a ‘Shared Future’ With Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The summit produced the clearest iteration of Chinese interests in and commitments to Central Asia to date, but there's no "new blueprint" for relations.
Lineup Set for Snap Uzbek Presidential Election
By Catherine Putz
Five parties have nominated four candidates, but only one has any chance at 'winning' Uzbekistan's July 9 snap presidential election.
This Week in Asia: May 12, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Central Asian Presidents Join Putin for May 9 Victory Day Parade
By Catherine Putz
It is difficult to disentangle the political choices made by Central Asian leaders to attend Moscow’s parade this year from the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Uzbekistan-Russia Energy Relations: A Tale of 2 Problems
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
Despite Russia upping the ante on the gas trade, Uzbekistan still has some cards that it can play.
Upcoming China-Central Asia Summit to Offer a ‘New Blueprint’ for Relations
By Catherine Putz
Xi has prepared an "important speech" and the six leaders are expected to jointly sign an "important political document.”
Uzbek President Calls for Snap Elections
By Catherine Putz
In the wake of the constitutional referendum extending the presidential term from five to seven years, Mirziyoyev called for a new presidential election.
This Week in Asia: May 5, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Meet the Women Who Pushed Uzbekistan to Criminalize Domestic Violence
By Niginakhon Saida
These are the women, among many others, who advocated and pushed for Uzbekistan to finally criminalize domestic violence.
Uzbekistan’s President Mirziyoyev Visits Germany
By Catherine Putz
Tashkent's readouts of the president's meetings in Berlin highlight the quest for "multifaceted" cooperation.
A Closer Look at the Growing Chinese Presence in Uzbekistan
By Mukhammadsodik Donaev
Both Chinese expats and Uzbek locals have nuanced views of China’s growing involvement in Uzbekistan.