Looking East of Ukraine: China, Central Asia, and an Uncertain Future

As the world watches the battle for Ukraine intensify, the conflict’s ripples have left China in an awkward position, and Central Asian countries looking for new trade opportunities. Director of Analysis Allison Fedirka and analyst Ekaterina Zolotova discuss how the war has impacted China, and the rising importance of new trade routes to China’s west.

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As the world watches the battle for Ukraine intensify, the conflict’s ripples have left China in an awkward position, and Central Asian countries looking for new trade opportunities. Director of Analysis Allison Fedirka and analyst Ekaterina Zolotova discuss how the war has impacted China, and the rising importance of new trade routes to China’s west.

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