Opinion: US begins standing up to China… finally
Say or think what you will about President Donald Trump – his divisive style means you either love or hate him – but the US has certainly grown a spine in relation to its dealings with China since he took office. While Barack Obama permitted Beijing to get away with virtually anything, Trump has not been so wishy-washy.
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