China moves to cement ties with Uzbekistan amid tussle with US for Central Asian influence

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for deeper strategic and economic cooperation with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The proposed areas include minerals, energy, finance, connectivity, and artificial intelligence, as China competes with the United States for influence in Central Asia.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for deeper cooperation with Uzbekistan in areas such as minerals and artificial intelligence as the Beijing vies with Washington for influence in Central Asia. Li told President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Saturday that Beijing was ready to strengthen strategic communication and expand mutually beneficial cooperation with Uzbekistan. He urged the two countries to step up cooperation in energy, minerals, finance and connectivity, and deepen collaboration in fields...