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flag Uzbek farmers allege forced land seizures to Chinese investors via state directorates, despite official denials.

flag Farmers in Uzbekistan’s Andijon region allege they are being coerced by local officials into surrendering leased farmland, which is then subleased to Chinese investors through newly established state directorates. flag Despite government claims that all transfers are voluntary and legal, and that foreign ownership is prohibited, farmers report intimidation, late-night visits, and forced appearances at offices. flag One farmer, Zoirjon Gapparov, said he was pressured to sign over land he legally held, later told it had been reassigned to Chinese firms. flag A 2025 decree created state-run directorates to manage land leasing, allowing subleases to foreign investors without direct ownership transfer. flag While officials maintain compliance with law, farmers remain skeptical, citing rising Chinese investment—over 4,800 Chinese-backed enterprises by late 2024—and growing concerns over livelihoods and control of fertile farmland.

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