Summit With Russia, India and Iran Shows the Leverage Wars Have Given China’s Xi
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- Leaders of China, Russia, India, Iran and other countries gathered in Central Asia for a two-day summit beginning Aug. 31.
- The meeting highlighted China’s expanding diplomatic leverage as President Xi Jinping challenges Washington’s influence.
- Xi has weakened efforts by the United States and its allies to pressure Russia and Iran through economic measures.
As the leaders of China, Russia, India, Iran and other countries converged in Central Asia for a two-day summit, President Xi Jinping appeared to command a powerful diplomatic orbit of his own.
The gathering, which began on Aug. 31, came as President Donald Trump sought to make Washington the center of global affairs. Its lineup instead pointed to the reach China has built among countries facing pressure from the United States and its allies.
Xi has undermined efforts to pressure Russia and Iran economically, giving Beijing added leverage as it manages relations with nations that remain important to its foreign policy.
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Originally published by The Straits Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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