Reported 12 months ago
Chinese President Xi Jinping began a 5-day visit to Central Asia, with a focus on attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on Wednesday and Thursday. There is much attention on the second face-to-face meeting within two months between Xi Jinping and Russian President Putin. The visit also marks the growing importance of Beijing's relations with Central Asian countries, as seen through Xi's frequent visits to the region. The trip emphasizes the development of relations with the entire Central Asian region, highlighting China's strategic interest in expanding its influence in the area through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative.
Source: YAHOO