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For years, Beijing has worked hard to develop its interests in Central Asia, and the Ukraine war has given it an opportunity to perhaps nudge Russia out of its traditional sphere of influence. India’s engagement with this critical region remains focussed primarily on security concerns.
As China sees itself stuck in an ideological battle of global dominance with the West, Beijing's brand of diplomacy won't be about playing nice.
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