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China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway

Why Uzbekistan Seeks to Establish a West-South Transport Axis
By Nargiza Umarova
Uzbekistan’s involvement in servicing transport and transit flows to Europe is minimal, presenting ample opportunities for development.

China-Europe Rail Routes: The Middle Corridor Mirage
By Andreea Brînză
The difficulties facing the China-Russia-Europe rail link only underscore China’s failure to invest in the obvious alternative: the Middle Corridor.

Uzbekistan, Pakistan Expanding Trade Amid Connectivity Challenges
By Alouddin Komilov
Despite strong mutual interest in deepening investment and trade relations, logistical bottlenecks and high transportation costs pose challenges.

A Ceremonial Start to Construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway
By Catherine Putz
A Chinese statement noted that construction of the Kyrgyz section of the CKU Railway is scheduled to begin in July 2025 and last for six years.

China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Construction to Begin in October, Kyrgyz President Says
By Catherine Putz
Sadyr Japarov reportedly said the railway will make Kyrgyzstan “a transit country for the world.” But the project is an enormous undertaking with unclear financing.

Who Will Actually Benefit From the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railroad?
By Navruz Karimov and Abror Kurbonmuratov
Connectivity projects are crucial for landlocked Central Asian countries. Yet the railway brings major concerns: a lack of transparency, smuggling risks, and a possible debt trap.

How Uzbekistan Promotes Regional Integration in Central Asia
By Tanbaev Ozod
Despite the modest progress achieved under Uzbek leadership, there are still numerous challenges to Central Asian regionalism.

Kyrgyzstan’s Path to Peak Repayments to China: Context and Dilemmas
By Nargiza Muratalieva
Debts to China influence the domestic policies of Central Asia’s countries; Kyrgyzstan is a prime example.

After Temporary Suspension, What’s Next for the Trans-Afghan Railway?
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
Railway transportation re-opened from Uzbekistan to Afghanistan after a recent suspension was lifted, but key questions remain.

Berdimuhamedov’s China Visit Pushes Forward China-Central Asia Relations
By Nian Peng
China has now forged comprehensive strategic partnerships with all the Central Asian states.

China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Move Railway Plans Forward With Agreement at SCO
By Catherine Putz
Under the September 14 agreement, the three parties will jointly fund a feasibility study of a proposed route through Kyrgyzstan necessary to bring the CKU Railway into being.

Trial Run for China-Afghan Rail Corridor as SCO Summit Kicks Off
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
Rail routes are all the rage, as the SCO gathers. Keep an eye out for new agreements on regional transit routes.
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