Abbos Bobokhonov, Head of the China programme at the Centre for Asia Pacific Studies, is currently serving as a Fulbright visiting scholar at Georgia State University (United States). His interview to Miranda Wilson, a contributing editor for the U.S.-China Perception Monitor of the Carter Center, delves into the strategic relationship between China and Central Asia, focusing on China’s growing influence in the region through economic, political, and security cooperation. Mr. Bobokhonov discusses the Belt and Road Initiative, infrastructure development, and how China is stepping into roles previously dominated by Russia. The interview provides insights into how Central Asian nations, especially Uzbekistan, are balancing their partnerships with China amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics, exploring economic opportunities while navigating potential challenges posed by Beijing’s expanding role.

Read the interview on the U.S.-China Perception Monitor’s website