China eclipses Russia as Central Asia’s top trade partner in 2023. China has become the predominant trade partner in Central Asia, surpassing Russia in 2023. This shift is particularly evident in countries like Kazakhstan, where China's share of foreign trade has significantly increased. The change symbolizes Beijing's expanding economic influence in a region historically dominated by Russian trade ties.
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Asia Daily: December 28, 2023
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China eclipses Russia as Central Asia’s top trade partner in 2023. China has become the predominant trade partner in Central Asia, surpassing Russia in 2023. This shift is particularly evident in countries like Kazakhstan, where China's share of foreign trade has significantly increased. The change symbolizes Beijing's expanding economic influence in a region historically dominated by Russian trade ties.