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US envoys counter China's SCO influence in Central Asia

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US envoys are actively engaging with Central Asian leaders in Bishkek, coinciding with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This diplomatic effort aims to counter Chinese influence in the strategically important region. While the US seeks to strengthen ties, analysts suggest it is unlikely to compel Central Asian nations to pick sides between Washington and Beijing. AI

RANK_REASON Diplomatic maneuvering by a major global power (US) to counter influence of rival powers (China, Russia) in a strategically important region. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US envoys counter China's SCO influence in Central Asia

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Orange Wang ·

    In Bishkek, US envoys shadow the SCO summit in challenge on Beijing and Moscow’s turf

    As China and Russia rallied dozens of countries in Bishkek to shape a multipolar world order, Washington’s envoys were splitting the spotlight by meeting several Central Asian presidents in the Kyrgyz capital this week. The manoeuvring showed that the US was likely to continue it…

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