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Chris Smith: “A strategy of engagement through trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges has not lead to a freer China.”

On the recordDecember 6, 2016
A strategy of engagement through trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges has not lead to a freer China.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith claims engagement strategies have not improved human rights in China.

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