China and the Belt and Road in Central Asia (English, Level A1)

China works in Central Asia for twenty years.
It pays for roads, factories, mines and energy projects.
It builds electric cars, waste plants, solar and wind.
China began the Belt and Road in 2013.
Kazakhstan has a long border with Xinjiang region.
Most governments are stable and authoritarian, Kyrgyzstan is different.
People have some Sinophobic feelings but officials keep ties.
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan want more renewable energy in recent years.
Uzbekistan builds hydropower on the Pskem River in 2025.
Sometimes protests make governments cancel parts of deals.

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authoritarian — A government with very strong control

renewable — Energy that comes from sun, wind, or water

hydropower — Electricity made by water and dams

sinophobic — Fear or dislike of people from China

protests — A public action to show disagreement

border — A line between two countries or areas

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