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Trump almost threw away some diplomatic leverage the US had over China. On a whim.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/report-trump-sought-to-deport-chinese-criminal-at-center-of-spy-saga-8According to The Wall Street Journal, the situation surrounding Guo Wengui—an outspoken critic of the Chinese government who is seeking asylum in the U.S.—has left Trump’s administration struggling to come up with a unified response.
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The letter apparently appealed to Trump to deport Guo, who claims to have vital information on the Chinese government and North Korea. After being briefed by top officials on Beijing’s latest espionage efforts, Trump reportedly said he knew of one “Chinese criminal” who should immediately be deported.
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Trump’s aides later blocked any attempt to deport Guo, fearing it would jeopardize leverage the U.S. might have over Beijing.
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Trump surely knows how to make a deal...