Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov alleges that both internal and external forces are deliberately stoking anti-China sentiment within the country. He made these claims during an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov, suggesting a connection to opposition against key infrastructure projects. Specifically, Japarov pointed to resistance surrounding the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project as a focus of this opposition. The President indicated a perceived contradiction in Kyrgyzstan's stance, noting other nations actively seek collaboration with China while his country appears to reject it. This statement signals a concern that geopolitical maneuvering is impacting vital economic development initiatives. Japarov's comments hint at a desire to overcome these obstacles and follow a path of greater cooperation with China. He did not elaborate on specific actors involved in allegedly fueling these sentiments.