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Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov, far left, meeting with China's Ambassador Zhang Xiao, second from left. (Photo: Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry)

Kazakhstan, China hold talks on fate of diaspora in Xinjiang

Astana buys Beijing's talk of ethnic Kazakhs serving as a "living bridge."

Nov 13, 2018

Events | Moscow not worried about trade disparity with China – Russian scholar

A leading Russian expert on China says their unequal relationship is nothing to worry about, for now.

Oct 16, 2018

"Welcome to Kyrgyzstan": But get a visa if you're Chinese. (Photo: Flickr account, Wayan Vota)

Kyrgyzstan: Talk of visa waiver for Chinese tourists sparks ire

Opponents of the move worry it will lead to an influx of unregistered laborers

Bermet Talant Oct 12, 2018

China persecuting Uygur, Kazakh minorities in Xinjiang, watchdog says

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

Joanna Lillis Sep 10, 2018

Kazakhstan court rules against deporting ethnic Kazakh to China

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

Aug 1, 2018

Chinese laborers work on a palace in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. (Photo: David Trilling)

Unpacking debt in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

Compared to their peers, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are on a borrowing spree.

Sam Bhutia Aug 1, 2018

Central Asia sees opportunity in US-China trade war

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

Sam Reynolds Jul 23, 2018

The soft power of fame: A Kazakh star in China

A dashing pop singer from Kazakhstan is a hit in China.

Si Chen Jul 23, 2018

Sayragul Sauytbay, an ethnic Kazakh and Chinese citizen

Ethnic Kazakh's life in balance as deportation to China looms

Kazakhstan is trying an ethnic Kazakh from China for illegally crossing the border. The case threatens to aggravate nationalist views of the powerful neighbor.

Almaz Kumenov Jul 17, 2018

Kyrgyzstan: Jeenbekov goes to Beijing with China the talk of Bishkek

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

Chris Rickleton Jun 6, 2018

Perspectives | Navigating Xinjiang’s security checkpoints

It’s not hard to spot the ethno-racial profiling Chinese authorities use to clamp down on Uighur resistance.

Darren Byler Apr 30, 2018

China assures Kazakhstan that US trade offensive won't hit imports

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

Almaz Kumenov Mar 29, 2018

Think Tank Warns of Possible Unrest In Tajikistan's Pamir Region

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

Mar 14, 2018

Chinese-style beach pavilion near the Anaklia Port

With Port Project, Georgia Seeks Place on China's Belt and Road

Georgian infrastructure remains underdeveloped, which could leave Anaklia disconnected.

Bradley Jardine Feb 21, 2018

China Denies Plans to Build Military Base on Afghan-Tajik Border

But several Afghan officials have confirmed the plans, on the record.

Joshua Kucera Feb 7, 2018

 Perspectives | Is the Eurasian Belt and Road Headed toward a Rate Wrangle?

Even as Asia-to-Europe rail traffic experiences an uptick, there remain considerable risks for shippers.

Nathan Hutson Feb 6, 2018

Kyrgyzstan: Showcase Highway Project Stuck in Funding Jam

Three years and $36.2M later, only 48 of the 104 kilometers of road have been built.

Nurjamal Djanibekova Jan 18, 2018

Report: China Building Military Base on Afghan-Tajik Border

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.”

Joshua Kucera Jan 8, 2018