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Chris Smith: In Hong Kong, mainland China's political interference and its abduction of booksellers threatens the rule of law.

On the recordDecember 6, 2016
In Hong Kong, mainland China's political interference and its abduction of booksellers threatens the rule of law.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith addresses the impact of China's actions on Hong Kong's autonomy.

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