A two-day summit bringing together leaders from China, Russia, India, Iran and other nations began on Monday in Central Asia. The meeting shows how Xi Jinping has built his own sphere of influence, rivaling American efforts to keep the world centered on Washington.
The article highlights that while President Donald Trump tries to make the world revolve around the United States, Chinese President Xi Jinping is able to exert significant influence over nations that are US rivals.
The summit shows that wars and global tensions have strengthened China's position on the international stage, allowing Xi Jinping to consolidate alliances with nations such as Russia and Iran.
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