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Chris Smith: the future of Hong Kong and human rights in general cannot be sidelined as part of those conversations.

On the recordMay 14, 2019
the future of Hong Kong and human rights in general cannot be sidelined as part of those conversations.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of human rights in U.S.-China relations.

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