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China looks to deepen ties with Central Asia as U.S. trade tensions intensify

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The escalating trade war with the U.S. has propelled Beijing to further expand its ties with Central Asia .

China has established itself as a leading trade partner and top foreign investor to the five Central Asian nations.

Bilateral trade between Central Asia and China , the largest trade partner to the landlocked region, has been rising steadily in recent years .

China obtained 35% of its cotton imports from the U.S. as of 2024 .

The bulk of growth in outbound Chinese investment in Central Asia over the years has mostly been in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan .

Beijing seized the opportunity to expand its influence in the region as its thirst for energy snapped back after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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