Eurasianet

In Kazakhstan, there is intense controversy over how neighboring China treats its Turkic minorities.

Authorities appear to have been spooked by the simmering discontent fostered by the case.

The U.S.-China trade dispute is a boon to Central Asian farmers.

Top allies of the former president are under investigation over their dealings with a Chinese company.

Beijing's ambassador to Astana signaled that China sees three-way economic cooperation with Russia as a priority.

The ICG has also said in its briefing that China has installed a military presence in the region.

The two sides announced their intention to “deepen pragmatic cooperation in various fields including anti-terrorism operations, and push forward the state and military relations between the two countries.”