An American defence official says the US and China are locked in an ideological battle. Photo: Reuters
US and China in ideological battle for the future, defence official says
- Cooperative steps with allies under consideration to counter expanded Chinese footprint in Asia and Europe
- Competing interests among European countries make working strategies difficult, analysts say
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US-China relations
An American defence official says the US and China are locked in an ideological battle. Photo: Reuters
Swiss president Ueli Maurer will attend the second belt and road summit next week. Photo: AFP
Switzerland to sign belt and road deal during President Ueli Maurer's China trip
- Accord is to cement ties with major trading partner as other Western countries view Xi Jinping’s infrastructure and trade plan with scepticism
- Switzerland sees the agreement as a way to support economic development, especially in central Asia
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Belt and Road Initiative
Swiss president Ueli Maurer will attend the second belt and road summit next week. Photo: AFP