At the Valdai forum, Putin dismissed concerns over tensions with Xi, asserting, "What is happening in Central Asia? Many expected it to be a site of conflict or clash between China and Russia. This has not happened."
Trump, criticizing the Biden Administration, stated his intention to drive a wedge between China and Russia, emphasizing, "When I take office, I’d be seeking to drive them apart."
The competition for political influence in Central Asia centers on rare-earth minerals, seen by some analysts as crucial, with Sánchez stating, "If rare earth elements are the crude oil of the 21st century, then Central Asia and Mongolia may be the Saudi Arabias of these strategic minerals."
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