China hounds Xinjiang data collectors A project that catalogs the victims of Chinese repression has been targeted by Beijing’s wolf warriors and Central Asian governments. Chris Rickleton May 12, 2021
Event | Blunting Russian, Chinese efforts to undermine liberalism Just as Russia and China are increasingly coordinating, democracies must work together to reinforce their open systems, said a leading expert. Apr 21, 2021
Perspectives | Beijing’s “Health Silk Road” abandons Central Asia Yet another fashionable slogan means nothing when it’s needed most. Aruzhan Meirkhanova Mar 30, 2021
Perspectives | China’s Central Asia strategy in the age of ‘extreme competition’ New pressure from Washington will make China look even closer at Central Asia. Srdjan Uljevic Mar 29, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: What did Japarov get in Russia? A lot of goodwill, but not much else for the time being. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 1, 2021
After tentative start, Kazakhstan is obliterating Xinjiang activism Kazakhstan is no longer a safe haven for asylum seekers from China. Chris Rickleton Feb 22, 2021
Perspectives | Among friends: China’s new, exclusive multilateralism Beijing is redefining “multilateralism” to better suit its needs. Srdjan Uljevic Feb 16, 2021
Report: China sharpens influencing efforts as impact dulls COVID and the Uighur crackdown are undermining Beijing’s image-crafting, a new report argues. Feb 15, 2021
China and Central Asian states lead transnational repression – report Uzbekistan, Russia and Tajikistan are found among the top five offenders. Feb 4, 2021
Perspectives | The BRI is not at the end of the road Don’t judge the Belt and Road Initiative by its bottom line. Beijing wants to make the rules. Srdjan Uljevic Dec 16, 2020
Perspectives | What happened to China’s ‘peaceful rise’? Recent events on China’s periphery confirm that Beijing is playing a long game for regional dominance. Srdjan Uljevic Nov 12, 2020
China business briefing: Not happy with Kyrgyzstan Beijing keeps its cool when admonishing wayward satrapies. It has perfected the cold shoulder. Niva Yau Nov 3, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Protests flourish as crises mount on all sides Acting President Japarov came to power on the crest of rallies, but will he know how to deal with them as leader? Nov 2, 2020
Kazakhstan: Xinjiang fugitives secure asylum status But China appears to be trying to make sure no more escape. Chris Rickleton Oct 31, 2020
Perspectives | Why Kazakhstan’s leaders fear regional unrest Rigged elections have created political crises in two other post-Soviet countries this year, leaving Nur-Sultan edgy ahead of a parliamentary vote. Aruzhan Meirkhanova Oct 27, 2020