China tops world in diplomatic posts as US retreats

Beijing actively adds embassies in countries flipped from Taiwan

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China is adding diplomatic muscle worldwide to its rising economic and military clout. © Reuters

FRANCESCA REGALADO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Fifty years ago, China only had one overseas embassy -- in Cairo. Now, it has overtaken the U.S. in having the most diplomatic posts in the world.

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