BRI in Central Asia: Mineral and Petroleum Exploration, Extraction and Processing Projects
Central Asia Regional Data Review 23: 1–13. DOI:10.13140/RG.2.2.33165.18405
13 Pages Posted: 8 Jan 2020
Date Written: 2019
Abstract
Mineral resources is the sector that receives most Chinese investment in Central Asia. China and its Central Asian partners pursue both strategic and commercial goals by promoting projects in the minerals sector. Kazakhstan hosts the largest number of projects and receives the largest amount of Chinese investment. The second largest recipient of financing is Turkmenistan, where several big projects are implemented.
Keywords: Central Asia, China, BRI, Belt and Road Initiative
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Aminjonov, Farkhod and Abylkasymova, Alina and Aimée, Anna and Eshchanov, Bahtiyor and Moldokanov, Daniyar and Overland, Indra and Vakulchuk, Roman, BRI in Central Asia: Mineral and Petroleum Exploration, Extraction and Processing Projects (2019). Central Asia Regional Data Review 23: 1–13. DOI:10.13140/RG.2.2.33165.18405, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3505227
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