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SUMMARY:Influence Dynamics: China’s Strategies in Central Asia amidst Si
 nophilia and Sinophobia - Prof. Sebastian Peyrouse
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CONTACT:Said Reza Huseini
DESCRIPTION:Despite limited pre-1991 engagement due to strained Sino-Sovie
 t relations and Moscow’s dominance in international affairs\, China’s 
 influence in Central Asia has surged over the past two decades\, surpassin
 g many other external actors\, particularly in the economic realm\, reshap
 ing regional development trajectories. However\, this ascent prompts intro
 spection within Central Asian societies\, raising questions about the mana
 gement of future relations with China\, its socio-economic impacts\, and t
 he balancing of ties with other partners such as Russia\, Iran\, Turkey\, 
 and Western countries. The presentation will examine Beijing’s multiface
 ted strategies for engagement with Central Asia\, spanning security\, stra
 tegic\, and economic dimensions. It will evaluate the perceptions of China
 's involvement from the standpoint of Central Asia\, encompassing both fav
 orable and critical perspectives\, and analyze China's pursuit of soft pow
 er initiatives in Central Asia\, aimed at addressing negative perceptions 
 and enhancing its influence in the region.
LOCATION:Online Event
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