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Chris Smith: “Beijing's attempt to stack the deck against democracy is disappointing, but not surprising to those who have watched…”

On the recordApril 2, 2014
Beijing's attempt to stack the deck against democracy is disappointing, but not surprising to those who have watched China continually backpedal on its promises to the people of Hong Kong.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith criticizes China's actions against democracy in Hong Kong.

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