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Chris Smith: We are looking at Xi Jinping as someone who admires the excesses of Mao Zedong and seeks to emulate him in some way.

On the recordSeptember 17, 2015
We are looking at Xi Jinping as someone who admires the excesses of Mao Zedong and seeks to emulate him in some way.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith expresses concern over Xi Jinping's admiration for Mao Zedong's oppressive tactics.

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