SHANGHAI -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday pledged to strengthen cooperation with 17 Central and Eastern European, or CEE, countries, underscoring Beijing's determination to counter the new U.S. administration diplomatically.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping, seen here in September, has promised Central and Eastern European countries everything from COVID-19 vaccines to stepped-up investment. © Reuters
SHANGHAI -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday pledged to strengthen cooperation with 17 Central and Eastern European, or CEE, countries, underscoring Beijing's determination to counter the new U.S. administration diplomatically.