CAUSES AND DETERMINANTS OF THE DIRECTION OF CHINESE MIGRATION TO CENTRAL ASIA

Abstract

The article analyzes the main causes and determinants of Chinese migration to Central Asia. Political, economic, demographic, educational, and cultural factors are considered as interconnected components of a single system. The study substantiates that regional cooperation within the framework of the SCO and the Belt and Road Initiative, labor market demands, demographic pressure, and cultural exchanges contribute to the intensification of Chinese migration flows to Central Asian countries.