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China 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.
Why Central Asia Is Betting on China’s Belt and Road
By Umida Hashimova
Central Asian countries are betting on the BRI for long-term benefits, despite the apparent risks.
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?
Kyrgyzstan Navigates Domestic Political Firestorm, Hopes to Avoid Burning China
By Catherine Putz
The failure of the Bishkek power plant in January has had domestic fallout, but its bilateral dimension could scorch Beijing too.
China’s Belt and Road Gets a Central Asian Boost
By Indra Overland and Roman Vakulchuk
Uzbekistan’s transformation will fast-track the new Silk Road.
Silk Road Fever and Another Corruption Report
By Catherine Putz
As 2018 began, a glut of Central Asia-themed reports surfaced in major media outlets; recommended reads.
Summits, Roads and Suspended Disbelief in Central Asia
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Can Beijing untie the Pamir Knot?