Human (Rights) Shield: The Real Reason America Opposes China

The United States hides behind human rights in order to antagonize a country looking to usurp its power.

Joe Valachi
Feb 28 · 7 min read
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For the past 15 years Americans have been told that the rise of China will be a catastrophe for the world. The idea is that should China become the dominant superpower then human rights…

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