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China and East Timor have upgraded bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, potentially giving Beijing greater influence in the region while satisfying the young half-island nation’s desire for stronger ties with major economies. .
Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to boost ties after meeting with East Timor’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou ahead of the opening ceremony of the Asian Games, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
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