China, Russia using their growing strength to violate sovereignty of smaller states: US

In his address to the Atlantic Council think-tank, Esper also targeted the One Belt One Road Initiative of China, saying Beijing is using the project to expand its financial ties across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas with the "ulterior" motive of gaining strategic influence, access to key resources and military footholds around the world.

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