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María Elvira Salazar: But we know that the Chinese are not here for trade; they are here for war.

On the recordFebruary 27, 2023
But we know that the Chinese are not here for trade; they are here for war.
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María Elvira Salazar
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Claims China's presence in Latin America poses a military threat.

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