China, resources-rich East Timor upgrade bilateral ties

East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao
East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao has met with China's President Xi Jinping in Hangzhou. -AP

China and East Timor have upgraded bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, potentially giving Beijing more influence in the region while satisfying the young half-island nation's desire for stronger ties with major economies.

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