China tightens its grip on Central Asia through Uzbekistan
Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov’s visit to China on 6–7 May 2026 goes far beyond routine bilateral diplomacy. At first glance, it is a working trip linked to the eighth meeting of the China-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Committee on Cooperation. In reality, however, the visit reflects a much deeper process: China is rapidly consolidating its position in…