A file picture of the Tianshan range in China’s Xinjiang region. Photo: Shutterstock
A file picture of the Tianshan range in China’s Xinjiang region. Photo: Shutterstock
China /  Diplomacy

How climate change in Central Asia is threatening to spark regional conflict

Lower water supplies, caused by rising temperatures, is increasing risk of political tensions, Chinese researchers warn

Topic |   Climate change
Stephen Chen
Stephen Chen

Updated: 12:53pm, 12 Jun, 2017

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A file picture of the Tianshan range in China’s Xinjiang region. Photo: Shutterstock
A file picture of the Tianshan range in China’s Xinjiang region. Photo: Shutterstock
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