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China-Central Asia
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.
November 28, 2017
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.
July 04, 2016
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.
October 10, 2015
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.
July 14, 2015
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.
June 09, 2015
Will All Roads in Central Asia Eventually Lead to China?
By Catherine Putz
Increased Chinese involvement in the region is a source of both fascination and fear.
November 11, 2014
China Edging Russia out of Central Asia
By Casey Michel
Beijing is continuing to step up its investment in the region, in a way that Moscow cannot match.
November 06, 2013
China’s Central Asia Overtures: Why Now?
Economic and security factors have prompted a shift in Beijing’s policy towards the region.
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