How China and Russia Compete, and Cooperate, in Central Asia

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are courting regional leaders and pushing an alternative to the U.S.-led order. China, Russia, Xi Jinping, Putin, Vladimir V, International Relations, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Modi, Narendra, Belarus, Central Asia China’s leader, Xi Jinping, and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are courting regional leaders and pushing an alternative to the U.S.-led order. NYT > Business