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US and China at Odds

US and China at Odds

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The relationship between the US and China is becoming more tense. That follows the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston after allegations of spying.

South Dakota Senator John Thune says the gap seems to be getting wider…

Thune says they have had a number of briefings on Chinese activities…

China has been a major buyer of US ag products. Thune says that has to be a consideration as tensions rise…

Thune says the US also has to be careful in using any technology imported from China.

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