Under the slogan "Assistance to Xinjiang and Regional Development," China intends to implement 500 major projects aimed at developing East Turkestan's natural resources and expanding forced labor centers.

The Turkish newspaper Yeni Şafak reported that the majority of Uzbeks are dissatisfied with the growing influence of China in the country and the government's spectator role.

In accordance with the requirements of Uzbek legislation, the use of the Chinese Temu platform will be restricted in accordance with the established procedure from March 20.

Officials say Temu evaded taxes and customs duties, and also took $10 million in foreign currency out of Uzbekistan in 2024.

China has introduced new rules restricting the online publication of information about its armed forces, a move that could limit monitoring of the activities of the world's largest military.

China has established a railway connection with Afghanistan and sent its first freight train on the new route through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Recently, there have been frequent attacks on Chinese in Pakistan and Tajikistan, where China is investing billions of dollars. Experts say that such situations may prevent China from making further investments. On the contrary, some observers believe that China may increase military intervention in order to protect its citizens.

TikTok users have begun reporting that videos on the app that violate Uyghur rights have been deleted en masse. In addition, content criticizing Chinese politics is also being removed.

Kyrgyzstan has introduced a visa-free regime for tourists coming from China. Now, groups of 5 to 25 people arriving from China to Kyrgyzstan will be able to stay in the country for 21 days without a visa. The Kyrgyz government explained this decision with the intention of developing tourism.

15 Western countries have signed a public statement demanding that China release all detained Uyghurs and Tibetans and allow human rights activists to return home.