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Beijing enters the Great Game.
From: Counting the Cost
China in the Middle East: Behind Xi’s economic charm offensive
We examine why China is pledging billions of dollars in loans and aid to revive growth in the Middle East.
14 Jul 2018
We examine why China is pledging billions of dollars in loans and aid to revive growth in the Middle East.
Beijing enters the Great Game.
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