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On the recordNovember 16, 2021
Thank you for convening this hearing on the Chinese government's use of technology and digital platforms to expand and export its repressive policies.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley addresses the hearing on China's use of technology for repression.

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