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China moves to cement ties with Uzbekistan amid tussle with US in Central Asia

South China Morning Post · October 18, 2026

Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Uzbekistan on Saturday and called for deeper bilateral cooperation in minerals, energy, artificial intelligence and aerospace, as China seeks to expand influence in Central Asia amid competition with the United States. Li told President Shavkat Mirziyoyev that Beijing aimed to strengthen strategic communication and expand mutually beneficial ties. The visit underscores China's efforts to deepen economic and strategic partnerships across the resource-rich region.

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