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China-Central Asia relations
May 19, 2023
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.
January 10, 2023
Berdimuhamedov’s China Visit Pushes Forward China-Central Asia Relations
By Nian Peng
China has now forged comprehensive strategic partnerships with all the Central Asian states.
September 13, 2022
Why China’s Xi Is Visiting Kazakhstan First
By Catherine Putz
Before Xi travels to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, for the SCO summit and a bilateral with Russian President Putin, he’ll land in Kazakhstan for a state visit.
June 09, 2022
Geopolitics and China’s Engagement in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Beijing might say that there's no geopolitics wrapped up in its regional engagements, but it's plain to see.
February 08, 2022
Why Did Central Asia’s Leaders Go to Beijing?
By Catherine Putz
The visits by all five Central Asian presidents to China for the opening of the Beijing Games illustrate the importance of the relationship for both sides.
June 16, 2021
China’s Afghanistan Challenge and the Central Asian Dilemma
By Niva Yau and Raffaello Pantucci
None expect China to replace the United States in military terms, but Central Asia may hope Beijing plays a more substantial role in Afghanistan.
April 01, 2021
China’s Central Asian Rail Investment Does Not Add Up
By Tristan Kenderdine and Péter Bucsky
China’s contribution to Central Asian rail connectivity remains miniscule.
August 03, 2020
China Changes Diplomatic Styles in Central Asia Over COVID-19
By Umida Hashimova
Why is China rushing to comment on domestic COVID-19 developments in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan?
February 19, 2020
Before and Beyond 5G: Central Asia’s Huawei Connections
By Umida Hashimova
Huawei and Central Asian countries have special and long-lasting relations that are here to stay.
January 29, 2020
Wuhan Coronavirus: What About Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
There are, so far, no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Central Asia.
December 29, 2018
Why Did Kyrgyz Stage a Protest Outside the Chinese Embassy?
By Colleen Wood
In Bishkek, Kyrgyz demonstrated against China’s mass detainment of Muslims, but other grievances are shaping protests too.
June 14, 2018
Chinese Companies’ Central Asian Survival Strategy
By Dirk van der Kley
In Central Asia, Chinese companies can score financing from both Beijing and local capitals. But is anyone profiting?
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