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Capital
Bishkek
Head of State
President Sadyr Japarov
Head of Government
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Akylbek Japarov
The Philippines
Philippines’ UN defeat: a result of domestic ‘political circus’, close ties with US?
Kyrgyzstan won a seat on the UN Security Council due to perceptions of its neutrality and Central Asia’s under-representation, analysts say.
5 Jun 2026 - 8:21PM
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China-Russia relations
Chinese military team inspects Russia bases as Putin hails ‘natural allies’
5 Jun 2026 - 6:59PM
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Hong Kong economy
Direct flights between Hong Kong and Uzbekistan to launch this year, sources say
4 Jun 2026 - 7:38PM
United Nations
Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on UN Security Council
Kyrgyzstan beat the Philippines by a vote of 143-49 to join the council for the first time.
4 Jun 2026 - 2:39PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Why the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation isn’t Nato for Iran
Central Asian members in particular see bloc’s main value as preserving their sovereignty rather than enabling collective military action.
30 May 2026 - 8:08AM
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China trade
China-led SCO bloc looks to fast-track plan for new bank, rival Western lenders
Member states seek more financial autonomy and localised credit by advancing an effort to fund regional growth using their national currencies, not the US dollar.
29 May 2026 - 9:00PM
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Hong Kong economy
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GDP uptick signals Hong Kong’s economy is on the right path
The city is betting on diversification – fully integrating with the mainland economy while expanding trade and business ties with others.
9 May 2026 - 6:45AM
China travel
China’s record travel volume meets cautious spending in May Day holiday surge
Thousands of domestic train services added on last day of ‘golden week’ to meet record demand, and high energy costs affect consumer spending.
7 May 2026 - 4:03PM
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China travel
Chinese travellers flock to Central Asia as flight bookings soar by 120%
Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative behind stronger economic ties and passenger traffic growth between the two regions, say industry experts.
26 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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Central Asia
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Why China is looking to Central Asia as Middle East grows riskier
The region’s strategic value as a corridor of resilience is becoming harder to ignore.
12 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
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Central Asia
Afghanistan wants US$10 billion in trade deals with Central Asia
Central Asia’s typical trade routes through Russia are hampered by heavy sanctions, while the Taliban is trying to trade with the world despite international sanctions.
5 Apr 2026 - 9:26PM
The Philippines
Philippines’ bid for UN Security Council seat sidesteps maritime row
As a potential council member, the Philippines is expected to address broader global security issues and be a ‘responsible middle power’.
13 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
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Food and Drinks
Why horse meat and nomadic tea rituals anchor this new eatery in Central
For the Kazakh founders of Yurt, opening the new Central Asian restaurant was written in the stars.
10 Mar 2026 - 11:00AM
China airliners
China’s C909 jet gets international uplift with funding for adoptive airline
Chengdu Airlines, an affiliate of C909 manufacturer Comac, has received a capital injection to help widen the jet’s international coverage.
23 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
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China-Russia relations
As Central Asia builds ‘smart cities’ with China, is it moving away from Russia?
Lack of Russian involvement in the mega-projects is seen as part of a broader structural shift as the region moves ‘closer to the world’.
11 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
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Infrastructure
China plans 19% high-speed rail expansion by 2030 amid global dominance
Beijing aims to expand the nation’s entire rail network to about 180,000km as part of 2026-2030 infrastructure push, boosting connectivity nationwide.
5 Jan 2026 - 5:32PM
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Japan
Steppe in the right direction? ‘Japan is back’ in Central Asia with new summit
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the leaders of five Central Asian nations are expected to establish a new framework for cooperation in AI.
18 Dec 2025 - 5:41PM
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US-China relations
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As US and China turn their eyes to Central Asia, Russia loses out
The region that has traditionally been in Russia’s geopolitical orbit is turning into a new arena of competition between the US and China.
18 Nov 2025 - 5:30AM
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Donald Trump
Trump hosts Central Asian leaders as US eyes sources for critical minerals
The C5+1 summit marks Washington’s effort to expand influence in a resource-rich region long dominated by Russia and increasingly courted by China.
7 Nov 2025 - 1:44PM
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Diplomacy
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Focusing on pageantry, the West misses the point of China’s diplomacy
The West must realise the real contest is not about pageantry but which power can create space for others to feel secure, dignified, heard.
19 Sep 2025 - 9:30AM
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Central Asia
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In race for Central Asia’s rare earths, China is leaving US in the dust
Washington’s overtures to the region may only go so far – geographical proximity and capacity for critical mineral processing are advantages the US does not enjoy.
14 Sep 2025 - 4:30PM
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SCO
Xi’s diplomatic blitz casts new light on China’s foreign policy
Chinese president’s meetings this week with several key leaders highlight Beijing’s shifting overseas priorities.
4 Sep 2025 - 5:23PM
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SCO
Foreign leaders ride the rapid rails of China’s tech prowess after SCO summit
Blazing from Tianjin to Beijing on China’s signature high-speed railway, several state leaders are given a glimpse of rapid and lucrative modernisation efforts.
5 Sep 2025 - 11:35AM
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SCO
SCO summit 2025: showcase of how far bloc has come in nearly a quarter century
Starting with six, group now unites 26 nations across Asia, Europe and Africa on not just security challenges but trade, diplomacy and more.
2 Sep 2025 - 3:40PM
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Diplomacy
SCO has a 10-year plan for a multipolar world, China’s Wang Yi says
SCO Development Strategy until 2035 has ‘set the tone and a clear direction’ for the decade to come, top Chinese diplomat tells reporters.
2 Sep 2025 - 2:33AM
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SCO
As US sanctions take toll, Xi Jinping presses SCO to target ‘bullying’
The bloc needs to underpin economic and security cooperation among members, Chinese president says.
2 Sep 2025 - 9:48AM
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SCO
Opinion
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Beijing expands its influence in Eurasia as Trump triggers geopolitical shifts
While US policies are pushing China, Russia and India closer to each other, Eurasia is still marked by differences and contradictions.
26 Aug 2025 - 6:30AM
Belt and Road Initiative
China to speed up bullet-train connectivity with neighbours
High-speed railways will be a cornerstone of China’s Belt and Road, creating key transport arteries to set international railway standards.
8 Jul 2025 - 8:08PM
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