Kazakhstan unrest can have direct bearing on China
The political unrest in the natural resource-rich Kazakhstan could have a direct bearing on China, though the situation has been somewhat brought under control. China has large investments in Kazakhstan , which also serves as a vital link between Beijing and the rest of Europe. The multi-trillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) too runs through the country. “The unrest has stirred concerns about the impact on Chinese companies operating in the country, which has been showered with investment under President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative,” South China Morning Post said in a report. The Chinese embassy in Kazakhstan has already issued an advisory, asking its companies and citizens residing in the Central Asian country to continuously monitor the situation. Also read: Thousands of jihadists involved in Kazakhstan unrest, confirms Russia Experts told India Narrative that Beijing's concerns would increase further if protests continue as the two countries share a common