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The region is both welcoming and wary of Beijing’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative
A ribbon of road, rail and energy projects to help increase trade
Talks over bailout package for former Soviet Union’s poorest country appear to be gaining urgency
Ex-communist states great for business, despite a taste for graft
Talks highlight impact of falling oil prices on former Soviet Union economies
Hydrocarbon importers suffer more than exporters, despite oil price slide
United support for Assad undermined by divergent strategic priorities
Kyrgyzstan reinforces borders as regional leaders travel to Russia to discuss situation
Swedish company to leave regional development to other groups after complex withdrawal
Political stand-off with the west and struggling economy spur increase in departures
Strain shows politically and economically in former Soviet Union
Planned $6bn investment latest sign of Beijing’s expansion into central Asia
After US withdrawal from Afghanistan, central Asia’s stability is at risk, says Ahmed Rashid
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