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In US-China rivalry, middle powers urged to be ‘indispensable’ chokepoints
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PUBLISHEDOct 14, 2026, 1:00 PM
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Middle powers should become “indispensable” chokepoints to safeguard strategic autonomy and survive the power rivalry between the US and China, former leaders and top diplomats said at a forum in India on Wednesday.
The assessment comes as smaller and middle-tier countries seek to protect themselves from mounting geopolitical uncertainties arising from the tariff war launched by US President Donald Trump. The trade…
Main source: SCMP
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