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China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway

China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Construction to Begin in October, Kyrgyz President Says

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?

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

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

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?

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.

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Berdimuhamedov’s China Visit Pushes Forward China-Central Asia Relations

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

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

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.

China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway: Opportunities and Challenges for China

China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway: Opportunities and Challenges for China

By Yunis Sharifli
While the hope is for the CKU route to begin construction in 2023, there remain significant challenges to realizing the railway.

China and Uzbekistan: An Emerging Development Partnership?

China and Uzbekistan: An Emerging Development Partnership?

By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
Uzbekistan is leveraging its partnership with China to address the logistical and geographic challenges it faces.

Border Issue Tops Agenda in Kyrgyz State Visit to Uzbekistan

Border Issue Tops Agenda in Kyrgyz State Visit to Uzbekistan

By Umida Hashimova
In the Kyrgyz president’s first state visit to Uzbekistan earlier this month, border issues topped the agenda.
Kyrgyz President Japarov Touches Down in Tashkent

Kyrgyz President Japarov Touches Down in Tashkent

By Catherine Putz
Following recent visits to Russia and Kazakhstan, new Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov is in Uzbekistan for a state visit.

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