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How Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump opened a parallel track in US-China diplomacy
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First ladies Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump opened a new front in US-China exchanges this week, with their unusually frequent and spontaneous interactions putting a more personal face on ties during the presidential summit in Washington. The pair charted a parallel path of soft power diplomacy – sharing conversations, cultural…
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How Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump opened a parallel track in US-China diplomacy
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