How the 19th-Century Opium War Shapes Xi's Trade Clash with Trump
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The article explores how the historical context of the 19th-century Opium War influences Xi Jinping's approach to the current trade clash with Trump, with the sole commenter noting the relevance of historical context to current geopolitics.
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