Austria warns about China's rising influence in Europe

Beijing is a geopolitical, not merely economic, player, says foreign minister

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Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl speaks in Tokyo. (Photo by Shinya Oshino)

SHINYA OSHINO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Austria's top diplomat expressed deep misgivings over China's economic inroads in Europe that have now brought Italy, a Group of Seven power, into the Belt and Road club.

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