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Following US Secretary of State Rubio's visit to Uzbekistan, China launched a massive propaganda campaign to show the Uzbeks that it is better than the American dog.
In late October and early November, CGTN, a Chinese international broadcaster, sponsored an unprecedented public relations campaign highlighting China's extensive ties with Uzbekistan.
About 70 articles and videos were published in Uzbek and Russian, each covering the political, economic, cultural and social ties between Uzbekistan and China. In them, officials, entrepreneurs, scientists, artists and other people gave an enthusiastic assessment of the Sino-Uzbek friendship.
China's image was promoted as a country that offers opportunities for business, work, studies, travel and even finding a marriage partner.
In Beijing, the book of the president Shvakat Mirziyov "Uzbekistan on the path of sustainable development and prosperity" was urgently translated and published.
A day before Rubio's arrival in Uzbekistan, Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang visited Tashkent for talks with Mirziyoyev, and reminded the Uzbek leader of the importance of Tashkent's relationship with Beijing.
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