Contemporary Processes in Central Asia And China's Diplomacy in the Region in the Era of Upgraded Cooperation

Berik   Tabynbayev; Kairat   Abdrakhmanov; Svetlana   Kozhirova; Tamerlan   Akniyazov

doi:10.52536/2788-5909.2023-4.01

Authors

Berik Tabynbayev Astana International University, Kazakhstan Author
Kairat Abdrakhmanov Astana International University, Kazakhstan Author
Svetlana Kozhirova Eurasian Association for International Studies, Kazakhstan Author
Tamerlan Akniyazov University of International Business and Economics, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52536/2788-5909.2023-4.01

Keywords:

Central Asia, China, geopolitical competition, constructive cooperation, SCO, BRI, community of common destiny, summit

Abstract

In this academic article, an attempt is made to present the perception of Chinese scholars on the development of contemporary processes in Central Asia and the policies of foreign states and unions in the region in the context of changing international and regional dynamics.

The research results shed light on the existing perceptions within Chinese academic circles regarding the current state and trajectory of Central Asian countries' relations with foreign actors, ongoing geopolitical changes, the process of strengthening intra-regional cooperation, and a significant shift in China's foreign policy in Central Asia.

Author Biographies

Berik Tabynbayev, Astana International University, Kazakhstan

Master of Social Science, chief research fellow at Astana International University (Kazakhstan)
Kairat Abdrakhmanov, Astana International University, Kazakhstan

PhD student in Social Science, Vice President of Astana International University (Kazakhstan)
Svetlana Kozhirova, Eurasian Association for International Studies, Kazakhstan

Doctor of Political Science, professor, Head of Eurasian Association for International Studies (Kazakhstan)
Tamerlan Akniyazov, University of International Business and Economics, China

PhD, senior lecturer at the University of International Business and Economics (China)

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