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Cultural Diplomacy as a Key Instrument of China-Central Asia Cooperation

Cultural Diplomacy as a Key Instrument of China-Central Asia Cooperation

By Paolo Sorbello
An interview with Chinese diplomacy researcher Giulia Sciorati.

In Xi’an, China’s Xi Calls for a ‘Shared Future’ With Central Asia

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.
Upcoming China-Central Asia Summit to Offer a ‘New Blueprint’ for Relations

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.”

What Does Xi Jinping’s Visit Tell Us About China’s Relationship with Central Asia?

What Does Xi Jinping’s Visit Tell Us About China’s Relationship with Central Asia?

By Brian Wong and Iskander Akylbayev
While the meeting with Putin stole headlines, Xi’s trips to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are about far more than Russia.

Geopolitics and China’s Engagement in Central Asia

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Why Did Central Asia’s Leaders Go to Beijing?

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.

China’s Afghanistan Challenge and the Central Asian Dilemma 

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.
China’s Central Asian Rail Investment Does Not Add Up

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.

In Xinjiang, Ethnic Kazakhs and Kyrgyz Face Increased Pressure

In Xinjiang, Ethnic Kazakhs and Kyrgyz Face Increased Pressure

By Catherine Putz
Chinese authorities have put increasing pressure on ethnic Kazakhs and Kyrgyz in Xinjiang.

Making China's 'One Belt, One Road' More Turkic

Making China's 'One Belt, One Road' More Turkic

By Stefanie Kam
Central Asia's Turkic majorities will play a crucial role in the success of China's One Belt, One Road.

Is This China’s Eurasian Century?

Is This China’s Eurasian Century?

By Xie Tao
China's response to the U.S. pivot to Asia -- a "march west" -- faces serious hurdles.
China-Kazakhstan Copper Mine Brawl: Food for Thought?

China-Kazakhstan Copper Mine Brawl: Food for Thought?

By Catherine Putz
Authorities stress that the fight was just a fight, not a pending geopolitical flash point.

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