What is a dissident? In an autocracy, standing against the rulers could mean harassment, prison, torture, even death.

The five ‘Stans’, independent nations since 1991, are influenced by their neighbours, but distinctive and fascinating.

Central Asia has been a bellwether of the Sino-Russian relationship. Russia accounts for almost all of Kazakhstan’s imported ...

Central Asia is undergoing a fundamental shift in its geopolitical structure, marked by a rapid strategic convergence with China. This reflects a deeper transformation ...

Across Kazakhstan, and more broadly in Central Asia, an evolving censorship achieved by various means -- from algorithmic ...

In the last two months, dozens of Russian regions have been hit by cellphone connectivity outages. Officials say such ...

Central Asian nations are actively pursuing stronger trade and diplomatic ties with Mongolia, marking a significant shift after decades of limited engagement.

The vision is grand. Alatau, located north of Almaty in southeastern Kazakhstan, is meant to become a key trade hub with China and a magnet for the brightest minds in Central Asia.

Southeast Asia now finds itself in the midst of great-power competition. China and the United States are increasingly at loggerheads in Asia. And Southeast Asian countries, whether they like it or not ...

The deepening cooperation between China and Central Asian nations stands as a key stabilising force, one that fosters both regional peace and sustainable development.

CGTN published an article on the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, emphasizing the significance of China and the five Central Asian nations signing the Treaty of Permanent Good ...