Natural disasters
Powerful 7.1 earthquake strikes Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border
Some injuries and damaged houses reported after nighttime quake hits
Politics
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Climate Change
Japan launches new decarbonization dialogue with Central Asia
Tokyo aims to blunt Russian and Chinese influence in key region
Asia Insight
China builds global media muscle to amplify its message
Study shows how country with dismal press freedom record sways reporting abroad
International relations
India's first Central Asia summit to focus on Afghan risks, trade
Shared security challenges loom over Thursday's talks and port, pipeline hopes
Politics
Viral lies spread democratic decay from Thailand to Nepal: report
Asia needs structural change, not just tech crackdown, USAID-backed scholars say
International relations
Spotlight on trade gateway as India hosts talks with Central Asia
Sunday discussions look set to focus on New Delhi-funded port in Iran
Politics
Weary Kyrgyz voters to elect parliament after alleged 'coup plot'
Sunday's rerun of botched 2020 polls comes as COVID stifles economy, China trade
Politics
Kyrgyzstan faces 'hard winter' as Japarov marks 1 year at helm
President's power grows while analysts warn on freedom and living costs
International relations
Fresh off gold mine seizure, Kyrgyzstan president heads for Russia
Problems pile up for Japarov as Tajik border dispute simmers after deadly clashes
Politics
Kyrgyz referendum grants Japarov full power: preliminary results
Armed with revised constitution, president faces pressure to keep promises
Politics
Kyrgyzstan power play culminates in Sunday constitution vote
President Japarov poised to gain virtually total control in 'huge shift'
Belt and Road
Pakistan promotes Belt and Road port for Central Asian trade
Move expected to increase volume of goods moving through Gwadar
Politics
China and Russia to test Japarov after Kyrgyz election cakewalk
Central Asian state's new president faces pressure to deliver as economy sinks
Politics
Kyrgyzstan election odds favor strongman rule after 2020 turmoil
Prison-to-presidency populist Japarov expected to win Sunday as China watches
International relations
China offers cash-strapped Kyrgyzstan a glimmer of hope on debt
$35m deferral would temporarily ease pressure amid COVID and political upheaval
Politics
Kyrgyzstan prison-to-presidency power grab proceeds as China frets
Expert sees 'Trump effect' behind Acting President Sadyr Japarov's rapid rise
Politics
Kyrgyzstan president quits, saying he doesn't want to shoot citizens
Convicted kidnapper emerges as contender to lead chaotic Central Asian country
Politics
Kyrgyzstan faces political vacuum as president denounces 'coup'
Tainted election results declared invalid in bid to quell unrest
Coronavirus
WHO leaves Turkmenistan in COVID gray zone as neighbors face surge
Central Asian nation says it has no cases but is advised to act like it does
Politics
Kyrgyzstan internet law raises fears for free speech in COVID fog
Critics say bill, ostensibly aimed at false virus info, would enable corruption
Opinion
For developing world, Belt and Road Initiative is best deal around
China's infrastructure offer supports economic growth in Europe, Africa and Asia
Coronavirus
Central Asia virus responses run gamut from crisis to nonchalance
Pandemic tests economies, health systems, China ties -- and folk remedies
International relations
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan spurn US call to confront China
Pompeo's plea to end 'repression' of Muslim minorities also draws Chinese ire
Japan immigration
Japan intensifies crackdown on student visa overstayers
Number of countries subject to stricter checks to increase tenfold
Belt and Road
Beijing-backed Pakistan port opens as hub for Afghanistan trade
Gwadar challenges Indian interests in region, but China's ROI remains unclear