China’s Xinjiang eyes closer ties with Pakistan and Central Asia to offset US sanctions

China’s Xinjiang eyes closer ties with Pakistan and Central Asia to offset US sanctions

China’s far west region of Xinjiang is seeking closer ties and cross-border cooperation with Pakistan and Central Asian countries in a bid to counter US sanctions and consolidate its role as a gateway under the Belt and Road Initiative. Khunjerab port – the sole border crossing connecting China and Pakistan – in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous … Read more