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Central Asia between China and Russia: Exercising Agency in a Changing Regional Order

Written by

Wrenn Yennie Lindgren
Senior Research Fellow

Ed.

Giulia Sciorati
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Summary:

This report addresses a central question: why has China’s expanding engagement in Central Asia not led to direct rivalry with Russia?

Organised around thematic expert contributions, the report examines Sino-Russian relations, China’s role in shaping regional order, and the economic and social dimensions of its engagement. It concludes with policy recommendations for the United Kingdom on how to apply existing priorities more effectively in Central Asia.
  • Published year: 2026
  • Full version: Read here
  • Publisher: LSE
  • Page count: 20
  • Language: English

Themes

  • Diplomacy
  • Foreign policy
  • Europe
  • Russia and Eurasia
  • Asia

Ed.

Giulia Sciorati
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