China's rising economic growth in recent decades has challenged economic and military dominance of the United States in Asia and the world. In order to achieve the place of a superpower, China has put priority on extending its influence in regional organizations to secure its energy and preserve its national security. Central Asia as a strategic neighbor for China and a spearhead for fighting terrorism has become the battlefield of two great powers after 2001.
This article tries to clarify both the hegemonic goals of the United States and the influence of China in Central Asian countries. This article applies explanatory-analytical methodology to explain US-China confrontation in Central Asia.
According to research achievements of the article, the United States has been trying to achieve the following goals:
a)      To confront economic influence of China in Central Asian countries and also its exploitation of the region's energy resources;
b)      Strengthening its military bases especially in Chinese boarders, and surround this country strategically;
To face China with some security issues through evoking and supporting some separatist movements and ethical solidarities in this country.