Xi Jinping strengthens China's ties with Central Asia, criticizing tariffs and asserting influence in the region.

The summit in Astana brought together Xi with the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan ...

Russia says China’s growing influence in the region does not pose a threat. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Kyrgyzstan wants to change the name of the country, reports vesti.kg The relevant initiative was made by the deputy of the Parliament of the Republic Arslanbek Maliev. He suggested abandoning the name ...

This is Mr Xi's second trip to the region in under a year. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.