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The Mysterious Case of the Missing Kazakh-Chinese Refugee
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Shannon Tiezzi
February 13, 2019
A Chinese-born Kazakh was fighting deportation in Uzbekistan. Now no one is sure where he is.
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December 04, 2018
Central Asians Organize to Draw Attention to Xinjiang Camps
Efforts in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to garner attention on the Xinjiang camps have grown, but still to little effect.
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Central Asians Organize to Draw Attention to Xinjiang Camps
November 21, 2018
All Along the Irtysh River Basin
Running across China, Kazakhstan, and Russia, the Irtysh carries with it a host of difficulties from floods to pollution.
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All Along the Irtysh River Basin
November 07, 2018
Central Asia Gassing Up China
Kazakhstan looks to increase its natural gas exports to China, and Turkmenistan may be gaining an old customer back.
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Central Asia Gassing Up China
September 07, 2018
Why Is China's Top Military Official Visiting Central Asia?
With Xu Qiliang making stops in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, China is continuing to boost security relations in the region.
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Why Is China's Top Military Official Visiting Central Asia?
August 04, 2018
Central Asia Update: Islamic State in Tajikistan and the Trial of Sayragul Sauytbay in Kazakhstan
Catherine Putz joins the podcast to discuss recent developments in Tajikistan and Kazakhstan.
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Central Asia Update: Islamic State in Tajikistan and the Trial of Sayragul Sauytbay in Kazakhstan
August 01, 2018
Sauytbay Trial Ends in Kazakhstan With Surprising Release
Sayragul Sauytbay, an ethnic Kazakh Chinese national, was released on a suspended sentence and will not be deported to China.
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Sauytbay Trial Ends in Kazakhstan With Surprising Release
July 27, 2018
Sauytbay Trial in Kazakhstan Puts Astana in a Bind with China
The complexities of international relations aside, is Kazakhstan going to choose China over Kazakhs?
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Sauytbay Trial in Kazakhstan Puts Astana in a Bind with China
June 14, 2018
Carefully, Kazakhstan Confronts China About Kazakhs in Xinjiang Re-Education Camps
Astana can't afford to push Beijing too hard, even on behalf of its own citizens detained in Xinjiang re-education camps.
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Carefully, Kazakhstan Confronts China About Kazakhs in Xinjiang Re-Education Camps
November 28, 2017
In Xinjiang, Ethnic Kazakhs and Kyrgyz Face Increased Pressure
Chinese authorities have put increasing pressure on ethnic Kazakhs and Kyrgyz in Xinjiang.
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In Xinjiang, Ethnic Kazakhs and Kyrgyz Face Increased Pressure
May 17, 2017
What's Next for the Belt and Road in Central Asia?
Three regional presidents attended the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing last weekend.
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What's Next for the Belt and Road in Central Asia?
August 31, 2016
3 Years on, Where Does China’s Silk Road Stand?
A look at the successes and complications of Xi’s signature project.
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3 Years on, Where Does China’s Silk Road Stand?
August 18, 2016
Central Asia’s Oil and Gas Now Flows to the East
Central Asia's energy resources are increasingly flowing not to Russia, but to China and emerging Asian economies.
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Central Asia’s Oil and Gas Now Flows to the East
August 16, 2016
Central Asia’s Lukewarm Pivot to China
Central Asian countries are turning to China for funding -- but by default, not by preference.
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Central Asia’s Lukewarm Pivot to China
July 06, 2016
Kazakhstan's China Choice
Kazakhstan's future is at a crossroads, with its relationship to China as the key.
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Kazakhstan's China Choice
June 24, 2016
How Important Is China to Central Asia?
Putin has big Eurasian dreams and more on the SCO; recommended reads.
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How Important Is China to Central Asia?
May 24, 2016
China Pushes One Belt, One Road in Central Asia
Beijing's belt fits with Kazakhstan's sunny path, but questions remain on its compatibility with the EEU.
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China Pushes One Belt, One Road in Central Asia
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