Xi Jinping's Plan to Unite and Develop Central Asia with China's Help
TL;DR
Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed leaders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan at the inaugural China-Central Asia Summit in Xian, emphasizing the need to safeguard the security, independence, and territorial integrity of the region. He also expressed China's willingness to help its "brethren" in Central Asia to unite and support its Belt and Road plan. The Central Asian countries expressed their support for Chinese engagement in the region.
- China can help Central Asian ‘brethren’ to unite, Xi Jinping tells Xian summit South China Morning Post
- Why Xi Jinping Is Strengthening Ties With Central Asia The New York Times
- China: Hosts leaders of central Asian nations Al Jazeera English
- China's Xi unveils grand development plan for Central Asia Reuters
- China's Xi unveils grand development plan with Central Asia allies Yahoo News
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on South China Morning Post