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Chris Smith: Despite President Xi's public commitment to implement the rule of law, that is often a cover for lawlessness.

On the recordJanuary 11, 2016
Despite President Xi's public commitment to implement the rule of law, that is often a cover for lawlessness.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Criticism of Xi's government for using rule of law as a facade for oppression.

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