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Ann Wagner: “Taiwan, once an authoritarian country is now one of Asia's freest and most democratic, yet Chinese leadership on the…”

On the recordApril 16, 2018
Taiwan, once an authoritarian country is now one of Asia's freest and most democratic, yet Chinese leadership on the mainland is keen to demonstrate its power over Taiwan.
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Ann Wagner
Republican · Missouri

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Wagner highlights Taiwan's democratic progress and China's aggressive stance.

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