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This week, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit is taking place in Tajikistan – largely unnoticed by the West. That is a mistake. After all, a new power is forming here. And China is playing a key role.
By Michael Radunski
China and India have just ended months of skirmishes on their border. For decades they have distrusted and misunderstood each other. India is now cooperating more with the US in the Quad grouping – to Beijing's displeasure. But Delhi says this is far from an alliance. India has always insisted on strategic independence.
By Christiane Kuehl