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On the recordJune 16, 2021
China seeks hegemony, militarily, technologically, economically, and geopolitically, and is making unprecedented investments to see that to fruition.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Shelby warns about China's ambitions and significant investments.

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