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Georgia Courts China Amid Pro-Western Public Sentiment

3/5/2025

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Georgia's government is forging closer ties with China, even as its citizens lean pro-Western. The Georgian Dream party, under US sanctions, is actively seeking Chinese investments for major projects like a deep-sea port and a new airport. This shift bolsters China's Belt and Road Initiative, leaving the US grappling to maintain influence amid its focus on Ukraine.

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Story summary

Georgia's government is forging closer ties with China, even as its citizens lean pro-Western. The Georgian Dream party, under US sanctions, is actively seeking Chinese investments for major projects like a deep-sea port and a new airport. This shift bolsters China's Belt and Road Initiative, leaving the US grappling to maintain influence amid its focus on Ukraine.