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Derek Robinson, Politico: The 10 Names That Matter on China Policy
Trump’s skepticism of Asia was a key part of his campaign’s identity. These 10 people are dealing with the reality.
“As close as lips and teeth,” goes the Chinese proverb traditionally cited to describe the nation’s relationship with North Korea. This week, President Donald Trump heads to Singapore to negotiate with Kim Jong Un over North Korea’s burgeoning nuclear arms program, in what may be the most consequential deal of his life. Chinese President Xi Jinping will be watching these negotiations closely, wary of any concessions on North Korea’s part that could lead to greater U.S. influence on a continent over which his party grows increasingly dominant each year. It was surely no coincidence that Kim arrived in Singapore on a Chinese jet.
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WNU Editor: For those who may not know .... I have a long history with China .... dating back to the 1980s. As to President Trump's team of Chinese experts .... I am glad to see Minxin Pei on the list. His understands China's economy .... its weaknesses and strengths .... and I have found his predictions over the years to be right almost all of the time. The other person that I am happy to see on the list is Bill Bishop. I am a subscriber to his newsletter, and he is easily one of the best that I have met in understanding how China works. Bottom line .... when it comes to China .... President Trump has assembled an incredible team of experts.
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There will come a point very soon for some type of armed engagement as we challenge China's imperialism.
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