Chris Smith actually said...

Attempts by the Chinese government to guide, buy, or coerce political influence, control discussion of 'sensitive' topics, and export its authoritarian practices globally are widespread and pervasive.

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Smith warns about China's extensive efforts to influence global politics.

12/12/2017

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