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Trump Ditched America’s China-First Policy Overnight

FAREWELL BEIJING

In one document, the American president signaled a once-in-a-lifetime shift in American statecraft.

Gordon G. Chang
Gordon G. Chang
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U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping (not shown) make a joint statement at the Great Hall of the People on November 9, 2017 in Beijing, China. Trump is on a 10-day trip to Asia.
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