China

Price Controls Prove Counterproductive

Restrictions on retail prices have led to panic-buying, with no prospect that shops can afford to buy in new stock.

New Twist in Mugabe Succession Saga

The struggle over who’ll take over the reins of power intensifies and becomes more confused.

Tajiks Dispute Benefits of Hunting

Scientists warn that many species are under threat, as local communities have no stake in face extinction as a result of poorly regulated hunts and poachers.

Moscow Not Ready to Recognise Abkhazia

Russia responds to Kosovo’s independence declaration by strengthening ties with Abkhazia, but not officially recognising it.

HIV Shadow Lengthens Over South Kyrgyzstan

Once largely confined to drug addicts and sex workers, HIV is now spreading across the community at large.

Fears of GM Crop Invasion in Kyrgyzstan

Unregulated imports of genetically modified seeds and foods raise concerns about public health and biodiversity.

Ashgabat Presses Iran for Higher Gas Price

While both sides engage in a war of words, Turkmenistan holds most of the aces in this regional energy dispute.

Darfur Justice Back on International Agenda

World powers’ apparent focus on peace over justice looks set to change following new outrages.

China's Road Into Kyrgyzstan

New Rail Link to Open Central Asia to Iran

Transnational rail project connecting Iran with Turkmenistan and Kazakstan could have major strategic and trade implications for the region.