Key Points
- China is expanding beyond trade into arms markets in Central Asia.
- Russia's regional military influence is steadily eroding.
- Central Asian countries are increasing defense cooperation with China.
China has long been the trade and investment partner of Central Asian countries, but in recent times it has begun to rapidly capture the region's defense markets as well. This development is markedly reducing Russia's traditional military influence.
Experts argue that China's increasing military exports and joint exercises are reshaping regional security balances. Russia finds itself facing a rival actor in both the economic and military spheres.
Countries in the region are developing closer defense cooperation with China in order to diversify their resources and reduce dependence on a single power.
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- Which markets is China targeting?
- China is rapidly capturing the defense and arms markets in Central Asia.
- How is Russia affected?
- Russia's regional military influence and sales are markedly declining.
- Why are regional countries turning to China?
- To diversify resources and reduce dependence on a single power.
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