The tradeoffs of China's investment in Kazakhstan require Kazakhs — most of whom are Muslim — to reckon with the persecution of Muslim minorities just across their border.

The tradeoffs of China's investment in Kazakhstan require Kazakhs — most of whom are Muslim — to reckon with the persecution of Muslim minorities just across their border.

The tradeoffs of China's investment in Kazakhstan require Kazakhs —&nbsp;most of whom are Muslim —&nbsp;to reckon with the persecution of Muslim minorities just across their border.

China's new Silk Road traverses Kazakhstan. But some Kazakhs are skeptical of Chinese influence.

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China's new Silk Road traverses Kazakhstan. But some Kazakhs are skeptical of Chinese influence.

China's new Silk Road traverses Kazakhstan. But some Kazakhs are skeptical of Chinese influence.