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Vendors sell traditional Uzbek clothing and jewellery inside a madrasah in Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan In September. Photo: EPA
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.

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Donald Trump

Trump expands US travel ban and restrictions to include another 20 countries

United States

US pauses all immigration applications from 19 countries

US-China relations

Opinion | 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.

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US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a dinner with leaders of Central Asian countries in the East Room of the White House on November 6. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
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.

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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.

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Malaysia

Out of the line of fire: Malaysian evacuees’ 1,000km escape to safety from Iran

A convoy of 17 Malaysians and one Singaporean endured a harrowing 24-hour overland journey across Iran to reach safety as violence escalated.

Evacuees embrace loved ones at Kuala Lumpur International Airport following their escape from conflict-hit Iran. Photo: Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs/EPA-EFE
Central Asia

Opinion | Why China’s Central Asian footprint is about to get bigger

Boosted by proximity and broad policy objectives, Beijing is slowly gaining the upper hand in the region over Moscow and the European Union.

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Central Asia

Editorial | Central Asia friendship pact bolsters stability

President Xi Jinping stresses need for cooperation at summit between China and five states amid economic and geopolitical tensions.

Central Asia

China’s influence is growing in Central Asia. What does that mean for Russia?

Beijing focuses on development as it avoids challenging Moscow as Central Asia’s dominant power and security guarantor, analysts say.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech during the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
Central Asia

China and Central Asian leaders cap summit with friendship pact and aid pledge

Beijing commits more than a billion yuan to a region at the heart of its infrastructure and security interests.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the sidelines of the China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
Israel-Iran conflict

China’s Xi urges Israel, Iran to ‘de-escalate’, says Beijing can be peacemaker

President Xi Jinping’s remarks during talks with Uzbek counterpart come as China begins to evacuate nationals from Iran and Israel.

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Diplomacy

Xi boosts China ties in resource-rich Central Asia

A summit with five leaders from Central Asia offers President Xi Jinping the chance to snap up more raw materials for China’s economy in a region once viewed as Russia’s backyard.

Central Asia

Xi Jinping heads to energy-rich Kazakhstan for China-Central Asia summit

Xi is looking to foster solidarity with his counterparts against unilateralism and protectionism.

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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (left) greets Chinese President Xi Jinping as he arrives in in Astana for the second China-Central Asia Summit. Photo: AFP
United States

Trump’s new travel ban takes effect, citizens of 12 nations barred from US

Ban comes amid rising tensions over the US president’s escalating campaign of immigration enforcement.

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Donald Trump’s new ban on travel to the US by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries took effect Monday. Photo: AFP
China-Russia relations

Opinion | How China became central to Russia’s Victory Day parade

Russia may have hoped to send the message that it is not isolated but the event’s list of expected attendees is not entirely convincing.

China-Russia relations

Opinion | Russia-China division of power in Central Asia is wearing thin

While Russia held a near monopoly over weapons sales in the region, the war in Ukraine has changed this, offering China an opening.

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China energy security

China hedges its energy bets as Russia pipeline plan remains on hold

The controversial Power of Siberia 2 pipeline seems less likely to commence after China spent 2024 diversifying its energy imports.

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Though the Power of Siberia pipeline is up and running, the construction of the Power of Siberia 2 line from Russia to China is in doubt. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Cooler heads must prevail when tempers heat up in ice hockey

Fights are common in this intense sport but brawl involving Turkmenistan and Hong Kong at Asian Winter Games in Harbin broke all protocol.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong make their point after 19-hour trek to World Cup tie in Turkmenistan

Stand-in coach Wolfgang Luisser puts onus on attack in final qualifying match, but team record a defensive landmark in Ashgabat.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong coach aims blast over training facilities ahead of World Cup qualifier

Hong Kong players dealing with scorching heat and inadequate training facilities before bid for team’s first World Cup away win since November 2015.

With temperatures climbing above 40 degrees, Hong Kong’s players are leaving their hotel only for training sessions. Photo: HKFA
Diplomacy

China, Turkmenistan vow to strengthen cooperation on energy and security

At a meeting in Ashgabat, Chinese vice-premier says relations have taken a ‘significant leap’. It comes as Beijing is trying to step up ties with its neighbours in resource-rich Central Asia.

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang (left) meets Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Andersen salutes Hong Kong ‘fight and mentality’ after ‘best’ performance

Head coach Jorn Andersen says team’s display in 2-2 draw with Turkmenistan in Fifa World Cup qualifier was the best of his time in charge.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s late assault not enough as Turkmenistan hold on for draw

On a night of breathless, exhilarating action at the national stadium, Hong Kong settle for a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw with Turkmenistan after equalising twice.

Central Asia

Turkmenistan unveils new city in honour of former president

The new city – not yet populated – is built in the foothills of the picturesque Kopet-Dag mountains and named after Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, who ruled the country between 2006 and 2022.

All the buildings in Arkadag are white and all residential blocks are seven storeys high, a number considered lucky. Photo: AFP
Central Asia

China, Turkmenistan upgrade ties as Xi urges more cooperation on energy

Chinese president tells Turkmen leader Serdar Berdimuhamedov that expanding natural gas cooperation is in line with both countries’ strategic interests.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting Turkmen leader Serdar Berdimuhamedov at a welcome ceremony in Beijing on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
Central Asia

Turkmenistan’s new president inaugurated, pledges to keep father’s course

Official results showed Serdar Berdymukhamedov, 40, winning the ballot on March 12 with 73 per cent of the vote, beating eight token candidates.

Central Asia

Son of Turkmenistan’s all-powerful leader wins presidential election

Victory for the son of Turkmenistan’s autocrat leader Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov paves the way to hereditary succession in one of the world’s most tightly-controlled countries.

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