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On the recordJuly 25, 2018
Beijing still does care about its international reputation, meaning that both public and diplomatic pressure can be effective tools in encouraging change.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio argues that public pressure can influence China's human rights policies.

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