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Chris Smith: Chinese officials repeatedly tell me that I should focus more on the positive aspects of China and not dwell so much on…

On the recordJune 27, 2017
Chinese officials repeatedly tell me that I should focus more on the positive aspects of China and not dwell so much on the negative.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith highlights pressure from Chinese officials to emphasize positive narratives about China.

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