news Scmp World 2026-10-14

Middle Powers Urged to Become Strategic Chokepoints in US-China Rivalry

Experts suggest that middle-tier countries must leverage their strategic roles as essential economic conduits to maintain autonomy amid US-China trade tensions.

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