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Chris Smith: Today, the Commission hopes to continue to draw attention to these critical issues in order to push the Chinese…

On the recordJuly 30, 2012
Today, the Commission hopes to continue to draw attention to these critical issues in order to push the Chinese Government to reform.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the Commission's goal of urging China to address human rights concerns.

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