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John Cornyn: “China doesn't follow the rules and has taken advantage of…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Cornyn Previews Outbound Investment Legislation.

Published | Video Starts at 00:38

Years ago, when the Clinton administration invited China to join the World Trade Organization, the idea behind that was that somehow Communist China would change with being part of the rules based international order. Well, of course we know China doesn't follow the rules and has taken advantage of the United States for decades. But under President Trump, that will no longer be the case. For example, last month the White House announced its America First Investment policy, which will be critical for holding China to account. (00:38–00:46)

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Asserts that China has exploited the U.S. for a long time by not adhering to international rules.

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