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China in Central Asia
Kyrgyz-Chinese Joint Venture Scrapped After Protests
By Catherine Putz
A deal with China to build a $275 million logistics center in Naryn region has been cancelled.
The Coming US-China Competition in Central Asia
By Katie Stallard-Blanchette
Washington signals a new pushback against China in the former Soviet republics.
Exporting China’s Social Credit System to Central Asia
By Yau Tsz Yan
Is Beijing building a cross-border social engineering system, one software solution at a time?
Kazakhstan on China’s Diplomatic Silk Road
By Catherine Putz
A new report highlights Kazakhstan as receiving the greatest volume and diversity of Beijing’s public diplomacy activities in South and Central Asia.
Cooperation, Co-existence or Clash? China and Russia’s Ambitions in Central Asia
By Benno Zogg
The two powers’ approaches to Central Asia may be a good indicator of their current partnership and future relations.
What Drives Chinese Arms Sales in Central Asia?
By Yau Tsz Yan
The Chinese military technology industry is becoming a serious leader in Central Asia.
Tensions Flare at Kyrgyz Gold Mine
By Catherine Putz
A brawl erupted between locals and Chinese workers, sending 20 to the hospital.
Chinese Private Security Moves Into Central Asia
By Yau Tsz Yan
With vast investments at stake, Chinese private security firms are expanding operations in Kyrgyzstan and beyond.
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Kazakh-Chinese Refugee
By Shannon Tiezzi
A Chinese-born Kazakh was fighting deportation in Uzbekistan. Now no one is sure where he is.
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.
Central Asians Organize to Draw Attention to Xinjiang Camps
By Catherine Putz
Efforts in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to garner attention on the Xinjiang camps have grown, but still to little effect.
Why Is China's Top Military Official Visiting Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
With Xu Qiliang making stops in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, China is continuing to boost security relations in the region.