Putin is no longer in the case: the "ally" of Russia is about to select its influence in Central Asia - the media

According to journalists, China put itself at the forefront for political influence and energy assets in Central Asia while Russia is distracted by the war in Ukraine. In addition, the United States also reduced its influence in the region by removing troops from Afghanistan. The head of China Si Jinping at the China-Central Asia summit, on May 19, shared the development plan of Central Asia-the region, which was previously under Russia.

The plan includes many aspects, including the construction of infrastructure to expand trade. About it writes Reuters. It is reported that Beijing is ready to coordinate the development strategies in conjunction with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, and will contribute to the modernization of all these countries. "We will jointly develop a new paradigm of deeply complementary and mutually beneficial cooperation at a high level," Xi Jinping said.

According to journalists, in its active participation in the projects of the region, China put itself in the forefront of the races for political influence and energy assets in Central Asia, while Russia is distracted by the war in Ukraine. In addition, the United States also reduced its influence in the region by removing troops from Afghanistan.

Five former USSR republics with a network of trade corridors offer China alternative routes for transportation of fuel, food and other goods in the event of failures in other places. Xi Jinping also stated that China and Central Asian countries should strengthen confidence and offer each other "clear and decisive support" in such basic interests as sovereignty, independence, national dignity and long -term development.

"China is ready to help Central Asia to improve their law enforcement, safety and defense," he said. In addition, Xi Jinping noted that China will also update bilateral investment transactions and increase the volume of cross -border freight transportation with the region. In his opinion, this encourages the enterprise funded in Central Asia to create more jobs, build warehouses and run special trains aimed at the development of tourism.

Recall that on May 18, China declared Russian Vladivostok in an inner port. Yes, since June 1, Chinese goods will pass through the Russian port without customs procedures. It was also reported that on May 16 it became known that China urged the embassies not to hang posters in support of Ukraine.