China pulls on Tang dynasty Silk Road ties to secure central Asian future
South China Morning Post
23-05-19 08:57
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed five Central Asian leaders for a summit that began in Xi'an on Thursday, with a banquet and performances inspired by the Tang dynasty. The city, which was the imperial capital for much of the dynasty, hosted the summit as China seeks to present itself as the economic partner of choice for the region. While the main focus of the G7 summit taking place in Japan is likely to be China, its unspoken interest in central Asia is seen as a counter to the West. The summed continues today.