If confirmed, I will urge Beijing to apply its substantial economic leverage to work with all parties to achieve the political and economic reforms necessary to bring about a more stable outcome in accordance with the Venezuelan constitution.
Branstad emphasizes the need for China to support reforms in Venezuela.
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We could go on and on, but the biggest problem is being dependent on China, who is our biggest competitor in the world.
The last thing in the world we ought to do is become dependent on China for the rare earth minerals and the batteries.
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