ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the dynamic of Sino-Tajik relations in more detail in relation to structural violence in the country. It shows that Chinese exports to Tajikistan have contributed to the underdevelopment of production in the country. Tajikistan's leaders now regularly identify terrorism and radicalism as the country's greatest threats belies the country's actual security environment and demonstrates Beijing's success in shaping Dushanbe's security priorities. Chinese power over the country's structure of security also contributes to structural violence between the state and society. Chinese security support whether through Chinese-financed joint training or China's provision of military equipment to Tajikistan has also helped Dushanbe address domestic instability resulting from social opposition against the state. While Chinese firms are not the only actors involved in industrial polluting activities in the country, their centrality within Tajikistan's economy both in terms of investment and commercial activity does translate into structural power with an outcome of structural violence.
