In the 19th century the battle over influence of Central Asia was described as the `` Great Game '' as the British and Russian empires vied for control and influence in the region . China 's foreign policy values relationships to fuel its resource-hungry economy . Comment: China 's `` Great Game '' seeks supplies rather than political influence .
China 's foreign policy values relationships to fuel its resource-hungry economy . Comment: China 's `` Great Game '' seeks supplies rather than political influence .