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5,000 people are taking part in the trials.

5,000 volunteers have been mobilized for the phase-three trial.

Officials say Uzbekistan plans to produce its own vaccine when tests are done.

Beijing is eager to show solidarity as the coronavirus pandemic rumbles on.

Many in the territory blame the rising numbers of coronavirus cases on the authorities’ decision to open up to Russian tourists.

The territory's public health officials have warned against opening up to tourism, and the arrival of tourists has coincided with a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases.

Our monthly briefing on China in Central Asia.

234,000 pneumonia cases from earlier this year will not be included in the tally.

The Nur Zholy crossing has seen lines up to 50 kilometers long.

Beijing wants its neighbors to believe it is not abandoning them.

As coronavirus cripples the territory’s tourism season and Russia has stopped sending aid, Abkhazia faces a 10 percent GDP decline this year.

Many Chinese workers have been stuck in Central Asia during the coronavirus lockdown, forced to work overtime to meet production quotas.

Debt has risen to $4.6 billion this year.

Chinese workers rallied with a demand to be allowed to travel home.

China has a lot to brag about. And a few things to hide. This and more in our monthly report on Chinese business in Central Asia.