worldUpdated: Jul 23, 2020 15:53 ISTLess than four months before the US election, President Donald Trump has made his tough China policy a centerpiece of his campaign to stay in power. In recent months, more countries have spoken out against Chinese actions in places like Hong Kong and Xinjiang. And China’s diplomats, eager to please party leaders, have sparred with countries ranging from the U.K. and Australia to India and Kazakhstan. A new purge with the Communist Party ranks may explain why officials are so eager to demonstrate their loyalty. He has pledged to transform China into a leading global power by 2050, with a thriving middle class, strong military and clean environment.

Source: Hindustan Times July 23, 2020 09:47 UTC