Central Asia is tilting more decisively towards China as geopolitical uncertainty deepens, with Beijing’s expanding influence recasting the former Soviet states’ strategic orientation. In the second of a three-part series, Victoria Bela looks at how Kazakhstan is adopting China’s green tech and expertise to fight desertification, restore ecosystems and decarbonise industries. Read the first part here.Across the sweeping plains of Kazakhstan’s Karaganda region, construction began last month on a massive AI-powered wind farm born from a joint Kazakh-Chinese venture.The 500-megawatt capacity project, capable of powering hundreds of thousands of households, stands as a monument to Beijing’s evolving ambitions and investment in Central Asia.
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THU · 2026-05-28 · 22:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0529-80042
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How Chinese green tech and investment are reshaping the Central Asian landscape
Central Asia is increasingly aligning with China due to deepening geopolitical uncertainty, with Beijing's influence reshaping the region's strategic direction. In Kazakhstan, this shift is exemplified by the adoption of Chinese green technology and expertise.
Victoria BelaSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-28 · 22:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Central Asia is increasingly aligning with China due to deepening geopolitical uncertainty, with Beijing's influence reshaping the region's strategic direction. In Kazakhstan, this shift is exemplified by the adoption of Chinese green technology and expertise. A significant development is the recent commencement of construction on a large-scale, AI-powered wind farm in the Karaganda region, a joint Kazakh-Chinese venture. This 500-megawatt project, capable of powering numerous households, highlights China's growing investment and ambitions in Central Asia. Kazakhstan is utilizing this partnership to combat desertification, restore ecosystems, and decarbonize its industries.
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The 500-megawatt capacity wind farm project is capable of powering hundreds of thousands of households.
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An AI-powered wind farm born from a joint Kazakh-Chinese venture began construction last month in Kazakhstan’s Karaganda region.
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Kazakhstan is adopting China’s green tech and expertise to fight desertification, restore ecosystems and decarbonise industries.
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Central Asia is tilting more decisively towards China as geopolitical uncertainty deepens.
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