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China moves to cement ties with Uzbekistan amid tussle with US for Central Asian influence
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for deeper cooperation with Uzbekistan in areas such as minerals and artificial intelligence (AI) as Beijing vies with Washington for influence in Central Asia. Li told President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Saturday that Beijing was ready to strengthen strategic communi
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China moves to cement ties with Uzbekistan amid tussle with US for Central Asian influence
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