Interactive / Europe & Central Asia 27 February 2013 China in Central Asia Share Facebook Twitter Email Linkedin Whatsapp Save Print Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, China and the countries of Central Asia have strengthened ties, initially in the field of economic interchange but increasingly in the political and security spheres. Energy, precious metals, and other natural resources flow into China from the region. Investment flows the other way, and China is building pipelines, power lines and transport networks linking Central Asia to its north-western province of Xinjiang. This map highlights examples of China's close relationship with its Central Asian neighbours. View interactive map Related Tags Central Asia China More for you Our Journeys / Asia A Winter Night on the India-China Himalayan Frontier Report / Asia Vietnam Tacks Between Cooperation and Struggle in the South China Sea Also available in 简体中文 Up Next Report / Asia The Philippines’ Dilemma: How to Manage Tensions in the South China Sea Also available in 简体中文
A Philippine coast guard ship (R) sails past a Chinese coastguard ship during an joint search and rescue exercise between Philippine and US coastguards near Scarborough shoal, in the South China Sea on 14 May 2019. Ted Aljibe / AFP Report 316 / Asia 2 December 2021 The Philippines’ Dilemma: How to Manage Tensions in the South China Sea The maritime dispute between China and the Philippines is simmering against the backdrop of strategic competition between Beijing and Washington. To keep tensions below boiling point, Manila should push for a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea as well as greater regional cooperation. Share Facebook Twitter Email Save Print Download PDF Full Report (en) Also available in 简体中文 简体中文 English