China looks to deepen ties with Central Asia as U.S. trade tensions intensify

Beijing is expanding ties with Central Asia to offset the impact of the escalating trade war with the U.S., with Chinese state-backed firms seeking to substitute imports and reroute exports. China is deepening economic cooperation with Central Asian countries through diversifying export routes, increasing participation in regional connectivity projects, and expanding investment in infrastructure, as part of its Belt and Road Initiative. Despite U.S. efforts to influence the region, China has established itself as a leading trade partner and top foreign investor in the five Central Asian nations.

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