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Chris Smith: The U.S. must recognize that China's internal repression drives its external aggression.

On the recordDecember 6, 2016
The U.S. must recognize that China's internal repression drives its external aggression.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith argues that U.S. policy should address China's internal issues to mitigate external threats.

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