In Central Asia, Chinese companies can score financing from both Beijing and local capitals. But is anyone profiting?

The failure of the Bishkek power plant in January has had domestic fallout, but its bilateral dimension could scorch Beijing too.

Uzbekistan’s transformation will fast-track the new Silk Road.

As 2018 began, a glut of Central Asia-themed reports surfaced in major media outlets; recommended reads.

Can Beijing untie the Pamir Knot?

Central Asian governments are interested in linking with CPEC, but also wary of security risks.

Without a clear economic rationale, Chabahar port might do little more than embroil India in geopolitical games.

Chinese classes are on the rise, but still not a priority for Tajik students.

China needs to be wary of a looming water crisis in Central Asia.

Insights from Erica Marat.  

China’s Central Asia plans need more than infrastructure if they are to reach their potential.

Also, a lucrative apartment sale in Manhattan and China’s Central Asian belt.

Dushanbe says Beijing will build 11 new posts along the Tajik-Afghan border.

The August 30 attack on the Chinese Embassy in Bishkek was reportedly funded from abroad.

The road is smooth, for the most part, and cleared just in time.

Central Asian countries are turning to China for funding -- but by default, not by preference.