Pakistan: Why China and U.S. Are Vying for Dominance
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In Pakistan, China and the U.S. are clashing over China's One Belt, One Road initiative. To understand what's at stake, it helps to take a look at why China is in Pakistan in the first place.
Published on Sep 10, 2018
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Topics: China, Economic Development, Pakistan, Silk Road, United States Of America
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