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Turkmenistan Advances Galkynysh Gas Field Development to Increase Exports to China
The fourth phase of industrial development at Turkmenistan's Galkynysh gas field in the Mary region has been formally launched by Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty. This collabo
Kazakhstan’s nuclear cooperation with China: Big risks but small rewards?
Kazakhstan faces a burgeoning energy deficit, with growing demand outstripping its current generation capacity. This challenge is driving a strategic pivot towards nuclear power, marking a significant shift in the nation's energy policy.
Measures to increase throughput capacity on Kyrgyz-Chinese border discussed
Customs officials from the Kyrgyz Republic and China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently conducted a joint on-site survey of checkpoints along their shared border, 24.kg reported. This collaborative effort took place between April 1
Court In Kazakhstan Finds All 19 Defendants Guilty For Anti-China Protests
A court in Kazakhstan has convicted all 19 defendants in a politically sensitive case heard behind closed doors, RFE/RL reports. The unanimous verdict stems from an anti-China protest last year near the country's border, underscoring Kazakh
Clashes, protests, and raids: The story of backlash to China in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan presents a distinct paradox within Central Asia, experiencing the region’s most pronounced public backlash against China's growing influence. This resistance unfolds even as Beijing solidifies its position as Bishkek’s primary ec
China-Kyrgyzstan Trade Gap Widens As Conflicting Data Raises Transparency Concerns
A persistent and widening divergence in official trade statistics between Kyrgyzstan and China is prompting growing scrutiny. This discrepancy highlights significant systemic vulnerabilities within a crucial Central Asian trade artery, exte
How did an Afghan woman journalist’s writing resonate in China?
An extraordinary story of cross-border empathy has emerged, linking an Afghan journalist’s plight with the quiet solidarity of Chinese readers. This narrative showcases how human connection can defy political barriers, challenging assumptio
Tajikistan’s Debt to China: A New Dependency?
Half of Tajikistan’s external debt is now owed to a single creditor in Beijing. New loan terms reveal a quietly tightening grip.
The SCO Paradox: Security Without Trust
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation just held its largest summit ever. The agreed agenda, like always, is the agenda no member actually believes in.