
Commentary / World Jun 23, 2020
U.S.-China dialogue suggests Xi supports Trump in election
by Frank Ching
With Trump, perhaps unwittingly, doing China’s work, there’s every reason for Beijing to help him win votes in November.
U.S.-China dialogue suggests Xi supports Trump in election
With Trump, perhaps unwittingly, doing China’s work, there’s every reason for Beijing to help him win votes in November.
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