Quote of the article for this me was, “But one thing to remember from both the old and new Great Games is that outside nations can swing the battle” or put another way “出门靠朋友”
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China, America and the new Great Game
Which power will prevail? As in the 19th-century struggle between the UK and Russia, the answer may depend on forces beyond either’s control