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For Russia and China, Cooperation Is the Name of the Game in Central Asia
Mar 9, 2018 | 17:06 GMT
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Highlights
- When it comes to tackling security issues in Central Asia, Russia and China will cooperate more than compete.
- The two countries will ramp up joint military exercises, counterterrorism training and diplomatic consultations in the region through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
- As China expands its economic ties in Central Asia, its security presence will probably grow accordingly, potentially upsetting the current balance between Moscow and Beijing.
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