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Chris Van Hollen: I also think that we need to be competing in areas of infrastructure because this is the primary tool that China uses to…

On the recordApril 25, 2023
I also think that we need to be competing in areas of infrastructure because this is the primary tool that China uses to try to export its influence.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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He highlights the need for competition in infrastructure to counter China's global influence.

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