China is willing to increase "law enforcement and security" cooperation with neighboring Kazakhstan after deadly unrest sparked by a fuel price hike. China will also help Kazakhstan to oppose interference by "external forces". China's foreign minister Wang Yi shared the news on Monday. He made the comments in a call to Kazakhstan's foreign minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi. Wang Yi reportedly said, “Some external forces do not want peace and tranquillity in our region.” He said that Kazakhstan is still facing severe challenges. Protests in Kazakhstan The protests took place in several states in Kazakhstan because of the increase in prices for Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG). The widespread protests led the national government to resign on Wednesday. Government buildings in Kazakhstan were briefly captured by protestors. The outrage over LPG prices became violent. It subsequently took a wave of political anger. Troops were ordered to shoot the protestors. Clashes e...
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