Asia Insight
China builds global media muscle to amplify its message
Study shows how country with dismal press freedom record sways reporting abroad
One killed and several injured on both sides that often fight over territory
Shared security challenges loom over Thursday's talks and port, pipeline hopes
Outages blamed on disconnected line due to 'emergency imbalances'
Asia needs structural change, not just tech crackdown, USAID-backed scholars say
Sunday discussions look set to focus on New Delhi-funded port in Iran
Japarov's position expected to be bolstered via parliamentary election
Sunday's rerun of botched 2020 polls comes as COVID stifles economy, China trade
President's power grows while analysts warn on freedom and living costs
Problems pile up for Japarov as Tajik border dispute simmers after deadly clashes
Armed with revised constitution, president faces pressure to keep promises
President Japarov poised to gain virtually total control in 'huge shift'
Move expected to increase volume of goods moving through Gwadar
Central Asian state's new president faces pressure to deliver as economy sinks
Japarov grabs about 80% of vote, with referendum to grant him greater power
Prison-to-presidency populist Japarov expected to win Sunday as China watches
$35m deferral would temporarily ease pressure amid COVID and political upheaval
Expert sees 'Trump effect' behind Acting President Sadyr Japarov's rapid rise
Convicted kidnapper emerges as contender to lead chaotic Central Asian country
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