China's Growing Influence in Kyrgyzstan: Backlash and ResponsesCEFR A1
20 Nov 2025
Adapted from Nurbek Bekmurzaev, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Annie Spratt, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- China is important for Kyrgyzstan.
- China is the biggest trade partner.
- People protest against Chinese influence.
- There are concerns about jobs and workers’ rights.
- Pollution from Chinese companies is a big issue.
- Many think there are too many Chinese workers in Kyrgyzstan.
Difficult words
- China — A country in East Asia.Chinese
- important — Having great significance or value.
- trade — The activity of buying and selling goods.
- protest — To express strong disagreement.
- influence — The power to have an effect on something.
- concern — A worry or a problem.concerns
- pollution — The presence of harmful substances.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think some people are concerned about pollution?
- What are your thoughts on foreign workers in your country?
- Why is trade significant for Kyrgyzstan?
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