China Hosts Central Asia Leaders as It Seeks Regional Dominance and Counters U.S. Influence
- China held a summit with Central Asian leaders to boost ties in a strategic region where Russia has traditionally been dominant.
- China aims to strengthen its economic and political influence in Central Asia as the U.S. role recedes.
- Central Asia is crucial to China's Belt and Road Initiative, and China is already the region's largest trading partner.
- China seeks deeper cooperation on food, energy, infrastructure and security with Central Asian countries.
- The summit highlights China's push for global leadership and efforts to counter U.S. dominance on the world stage.
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