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Silk Road Economic Belt
China in Central Asia: Building Border Posts in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Dushanbe says Beijing will build 11 new posts along the Tajik-Afghan border.
3 Years on, Where Does China’s Silk Road Stand?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A look at the successes and complications of Xi’s signature project.
China’s Vice Premier Promotes Silk Road Economic Belt on 4-Country Tour
By Peter Bittner
Zhang Gaoli sought to drum up interest in the ambitious trade and infrastructure network in the Caucasus.
China Pushes One Belt, One Road in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Beijing's belt fits with Kazakhstan's sunny path, but questions remain on its compatibility with the EEU.
China’s Silk Road Belt Outpaces Russia’s Economic Union
By Catherine Putz
Beijing’s economic endeavors in Central Asia are off to a better start than Russia’s. Don't expect that to damage ties.
Cultural Rifts and Horse Penis Jokes
By Catherine Putz
Also, Tajikistan in the Saudi Arabia-Iran split and the Silk Road’s revival; weekend reads.
Is China's 'Belt and Road' a Strategy?
By Xie Tao
When is a strategy not a strategy?
China's 'Belt and Road' Reaches Europe
By Shannon Tiezzi
China will build railways and ports in Central and Eastern Europe as part of its "Silk Road Economic Belt."
China's Big Week for European Diplomacy
By Shannon Tiezzi
China will host the leaders of Germany and France less than two weeks after Xi's visit to the U.K.
How Europe Should Approach the EEU (and Russia)
By Liudmila Filippova and Inna Veleva
The EEU is an opportunity for Europe to engage with Eurasia -- and mend ties with Russia.
China’s Silk Road Takes to the Air
By Bochen Han
China’s “Belt and Road” is also being forged through airports.
Is This China’s Eurasian Century?
By Xie Tao
China's response to the U.S. pivot to Asia -- a "march west" -- faces serious hurdles.