Syed Waqas Haider Bukhari and Prof.Dr. Naudir Bakht
Syed Waqas Haider Bukhari, is a Lecturer at the Department of Political Studies, Minhaj University, Lahore.
Prof. Dr. Naudir Bakht is Chairman at the same department.
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Keywords: Geostrategic location, East Asia, Central and South Asia, China, harmony, Taiwan, cooperation, energy reserves, raw materials, strategic significance, domestic energy needs, insurgents, US
Abstract
China is an interconnected state since it is located in more than one regional environment. As an interlocking state and a growing power, it has increased regional cooperation and connected the regional orders of South Asia, Central Asia, and East Asia. Its primary goal is to foster positive relations with neighbouring countries. The problems of Xinjiang in Central Asia, Taiwan in East Asia, and Tibet in South Asia, on the other hand, are thin lines between internal and regional stability. Because of its abundance of natural resources, the Central Asian region has become extremely important to China in both geoeconomic and geopolitical terms in the twenty-first century. China is improving its economic and political ties with the Central Asian republics (CARs) and has become a major source of foreign investment, trade and aid in the region. It is increasing its influence in Central Asia through different projects and by providing aid which has become a form of struggle among the major powers for securing natural resources. The region has strategic significance in international arena. China sees this region as a place where US is seeking encirclement of China.
First Published
June 25, 2013
How to Cite
Syed Waqas Haider Bukhari and Prof. Dr. Naudir Bakht, “China’s Growing Role in Central Asia and Implications for the United States,” Regional Studies 31, no.3 (Summer 2013): 72-97, https://regionalstudies.com.pk/wp/article/chinas-growing-role-in-central-asia-and-implications-for-the-united-states/
Issue
Volume 31, Issue 3