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Xi urges solidarity with Portugal and Uzbekistan

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Time for another edition of the Xi Jinping ‘Round the World COVID-19 Public Relations Telethon Extravaganza.
Some context: In recent weeks, senior Chinese leaders have placed dozens of calls to foreign leaders with messages of support in their fight against COVID-...



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