| ID | 075494 |
| Title Proper | China and Central Asia |
| Other Title Information | a new great game or traditional vassal relations? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Swanstrom, Niklas |
| Publication | 2005. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Central Asia and China have been closely intertwined in history and today that relationship has begun to re-emerge. This article analyses the reasons for the close cooperation which has re-emerged in the 1990s and boomed in the twenty-first century. Domestic and internal factors, as well as political and economic considerations are included in the search for an explanation for current relations and future expectations. Despite the fact that China has emerged as one of the world's most powerful states, its dependence on the Central Asian states in regard to oil and gas but also domestic security is intriguing. The future of Sino-Central Asian relations is deeply embedded in joint problems and common interests, but also in fear of domination and external intervention. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Contemporary China Vol. 14, No. 45; Nov 2005: p569-584 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Contemporary China Vol: 14 No 45 |
| Key Words | China ; Central Asia ; International Relations ; Great Game ; Security Threat ; Oil and Gas |