ETGE slams China-Central Asia Pact as 'Imperial Expansion'; warns of regional sovereignty erosion under Astana declaration
Jun 18, 2025
The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) strongly criticised the endorsement of the "Astana Declaration" and the "Treaty on Eternal Good-Neighbourliness, Friendship, and Cooperation" during the Second China-Central Asia Summit. These agreements do not reflect true regional diplomacy; rather, they signify a pivotal moment in which Central Asia is being fundamentally integrated into China's authoritarian imperial framework, as stated in the ETGE announcement.