China strengthens ties with Central Asia amid global summits.
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping is hosting a summit with the leaders of Central Asian nations in an attempt to expand China's influence in a region traditionally dominated by Russia. The meeting comes as the region grapples with the economic effects of Russia's war in Ukraine. China is seeking to act as a deal broker on the conflict in Ukraine while expanding its influence in Central Asia, where it has launched its Belt and Road initiative. The summit will likely see a push for more security cooperation, with China holding longstanding concerns about unrest in Central Asia fueling potential militancy in its northwestern region of Xinjiang.
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