Amid Uzbekistan’s energy crunch, China enters growing solar sector Central Asia’s most populous country is suffering serious energy shortages. Chinese companies will be part of the solution. Dec 20, 2022
Unpacking Chinese finance in the South Caucasus The region is newly strategic as Russia’s war shifts attention to the so-called Middle Corridor. Dec 14, 2022
China has won water dispute with Kazakhstan Astana accepts that it cannot force China to use less water upstream. But the BRI may help it reduce its own water waste, a new paper argues. David Trilling Dec 7, 2022
Kazakhstan sends first nuclear fuel assemblies to China A joint venture with China has edged Kazatomprom, the world’s largest producer of uranium, into the nuclear fuel production cycle. Artyem Sochnev Dec 7, 2022
Kazakhstan: Transit offers major potential, but oil addiction to remain The Middle Corridor – an alternative route from China to Europe that skirts Russia – has seen a massive increase in freight this year. Almaz Kumenov Dec 5, 2022
China seeks assurances Kazakhstan will up gas deliveries President Tokayev had ordered exports be slashed to meet domestic demand. Nov 29, 2022
New website tracks Chinese investments in Kazakhstan Despite freedom of information laws, Kazakh officials often refuse to discuss what Chinese investors are doing. That breeds suspicion. Artyem Sochnev Nov 25, 2022
Chinese expats lead Kazakhstan labor market It is not the energy sector that employs most foreign specialists but construction. Joanna Lillis Nov 23, 2022
Uzbekistan: Mirziyoyev courts French investors in Paris Plans to increase trade depend on new transport routes skirting Russia. Joanna Lillis Nov 22, 2022
Turkmenistan: Family drama Turkmenistan is risking a reputation as a sanctions-buster. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 22, 2022
Kazakhstan expanding railway links to China The PM says implementation of a railway expansion project will generate $9 billion in revenues over 20 years. Almaz Kumenov Nov 22, 2022
Azerbaijan's Russian gas deal raises uncomfortable questions for Europe A highly touted deal between Baku and Brussels was meant to wean Europe off Russian gas. But is Azerbaijan now importing Russian gas itself in order to meet its obligations to Europe? David O'Byrne Nov 22, 2022
Europe woos Central Asia as Russia’s appeal wanes The EU’s foreign policy chief is the latest high-level Western official to visit Central Asia. Joanna Lillis Nov 18, 2022
Kazakhstan: ArcelorMittal sweats response to latest mining deaths The steel giant is on the hook for a multi-million dollar fine as officials ramp up grumbling about the company. Artyem Sochnev Nov 17, 2022
New factory in Kazakhstan to produce Chinese automobiles from 2024 Chinese brands are quickly overcoming lingering perceptions of their low quality. Almaz Kumenov Nov 16, 2022