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This article examines Beijing’s deepening engagement with countries in the Global South, and illustrates how Chinese leader Xi Jinping is capitalising on the frustrations and aspirations within the developing world.Summary
- China seeks to expand global political and economic influence.
- Xi aims to form alliances countering US power globally.
- Plans to establish a China-led international order.
- Seeks to diminish US dominance in global affairs.
- Strategy focuses on reshaping international power dynamics.