China Accelerates Its Economic Push Across Central Asia | OilPrice.com Eurasianet Eurasianet is an independent news organization that covers news from and about the South Caucasus and Central Asia, providing on-the-ground reporting and critical perspectives on… More Info Premium Content By Eurasianet – Aug 05, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT China has surpassed Russia as Uzbekistan’s leading trade and investment partner. Kazakhstan and China are moving toward integrated payment systems and digital-currency settlements. Tajikistan is exploring Chinese fuel supplies as Beijing expands its regional energy presence. Uzbekistan, one of Central Asia’s economic drivers, is experiencing a significant expansion of Chinese economic…