ABSTRACT
In forty years of reform and implementation of open economy policies, great
changes have taken place in China. With the country’s high engagement
with the world, it became obvious that China did not isolate itself from the
global developments. The rapid growth of China’s economy and the country’s
growing ties with the rest of the world necessitates the development
of new concepts and approaches in the Chinese diplomacy. China’s emerging
role in the international arena triggers a change in current international
political environment and causes further rebalancing of multipolar system.
Therefore, strengthening multilateral cooperation with the other regional
powers and international organizations provides suitable atmosphere for
development. The study explores the key factors of interest for China in
Central Asian states from the point of view of implementing its outside economic
strategies.
KEYWORDS: China, Central Asia, SCO, BRI, Foreign Policy
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