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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
How I overcame the Taliban’s ban on education for girls in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s return in August 2021 brought a chilling pronouncement for Afghanistan’s girls: their education beyond sixth grade was criminalised. This act mirrors a dark dystopia, a deliberate dismantling of social and human rights that ha
Anti-China Demonstrators In Kazakhstan Awaiting Sentence In Closed-Door Trial
The imminent verdict for 19 activists in Kazakhstan, who organised a protest against China's mass internment camps in Xinjiang, carries significant implications for Nur-Sultan's domestic and foreign policy calculus. This closed-door trial,