Interactive / Europe & Central Asia 27 二月 2013 1 minute China in Central Asia Share Facebook Twitter 电子邮件 Linkedin Whatsapp 保存 打印 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 More for you Podcast / Asia What's at Stake for Russia in a Taliban-led Afghanistan? Podcast / Europe & Central Asia War & Peace: Police, Protests & Populism in Central Asia