https://www.rferl.org Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty is an international news organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:26:54 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Farmers in Uzbekistan's Sirdaryo region say local authorities are stripping them of productive land under the guise of debt enforcement, clearing the way for foreign investors, primarily from China. https://www.rferl.org/a/uzbekistan-farmers-sirdaryo-foreign-investors-land-seizures-china/33673252.html https://www.rferl.org/a/uzbekistan-farmers-sirdaryo-foreign-investors-land-seizures-china/33673252.html Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:25:38 +0100 UzbekistanFeaturesThe Rundown StoriesChina Tensions are rising again in Uzbekistan’s eastern Andijon Region, where farmers say they are being coerced into “voluntarily” surrendering their land to local authorities -- plots many believe will later be transferred to Chinese investors. https://www.rferl.org/a/china-uzbekistan-land-farmers-agriculture-investment-controversy/33654800.html https://www.rferl.org/a/china-uzbekistan-land-farmers-agriculture-investment-controversy/33654800.html Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:33:42 +0100 UzbekistanFeaturesThe Rundown StoriesChina Farmers in Uzbekistan allege they are being forced to cede fertile land to Chinese businesses under pressure from local authorities, fueling fears of deepening economic dependence on Beijing and its growing influence across Central Asia. https://www.rferl.org/a/uzbekistan-farmers-forced-land-transfers-chinese-investment/33392599.html https://www.rferl.org/a/uzbekistan-farmers-forced-land-transfers-chinese-investment/33392599.html Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:32:43 +0200 UzbekistanNewsFeaturesKazakhstanKyrgyzstanTajikistanTurkmenistan UkraineThe Rundown HeadlineChina