At SCO summit, Putin and Xi Vie for Central Asian influence
n a significant display of power and strategic maneuvering, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping convened in Astana, Kazakhstan, on July 3, 2024, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
The Xi’an summit: a triumph of China’s regional diplomacy?
China hosts first-ever Central Asia Summit, marking a new era in regional diplomacy. The meeting discusses economics, infrastructure, and geopolitics.
China fills void in Central Asia as Russia’s influence wanes
China’s growing economic presence in Central Asia counters US pressure while filling Russia’s void, resulting in stronger ties with the region.
Debt trap diplomacy: how China’s BRI is trapping Central Asian countries
In recent years, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), spearheaded by the Chinese government, has become synonymous with the economic development of the Central Asian...
China makes progress on railway project linking Central Asian countries
China is finally making progress on a long-awaited railway project that would link two Central Asian countries, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, and boost trade and connectivity...