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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033253.txt

This document discusses the mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar and China's involvement in the situation. The Chinese ambassador is reported to have told high-level officials that the operation should be treated as an internal affair, which aligns with China's historical principle of non-interference across international boundaries. However, there is more complexity to China's position due to their political interests in ASEAN and Myanmar's critical geographic location for China's economic concerns. Dr. Robert Lawrence Kuhn, a long-term advisor to the Chinese government, provides insight into China's stance on this issue.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032638.txt

The article discusses the makeup of China's Politburo Standing Committee, which was revealed following a political event in October 2017. The new committee includes no sign of a leader in waiting and consists of individuals who respect traditional norms within the Communist Party. Robert Lawrence Kuhn, a longtime advisor to the Chinese government, provides insight into the relationships and backgrounds of the members on the committee. He emphasizes that Xi Jinping will remain as General Secretary with overarching power for a long time to come.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023707.txt

The U.S. and China have agreed to pause their trade war, with Robert Lawrence Kuhn stating that both sides are interpreting the deal differently. The Chinese look at the status quo as good for both sides, while the Americans have critical issues to address such as open markets, IP protection, forced technology transfer, and cyber security/cyber theft. However, they have different interpretations of events, with the spy plane collision in 2001 being a notable example. The pause will allow time for negotiations and give China an opportunity to celebrate its 40th anniversary of reform and opening up.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023666.txt

Robert Lawrence Kuhn is a public intellectual, international corporate strategist, investment banker, and expert on China. He has worked with China's state leaders for over 30 years and provides commentary on media outlets such as CNN, CGTN, CNBC, and Fox Business. Dr. Kuhn authored How China’s Leaders Think (featuring President Xi) and The Man Who Changed China: The Life and Legacy of Jiang Zemin (China's best-selling book of 2005). He is also the co-creator and co-producer of the award-winning, five-part series China’s Challenges with Shanghai Media Group.