Name: Chinese Regime ‘Feeling the Squeeze’ Ahead of Trump’s Visit: Analyst
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Beijing on Wednesday for talks—just days ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit.

NTD discussed the situation with retired Col. Rob Maness, who served as a wing and squadron commander in the U.S. Air Force. He also discussed his new book, “What You Can Do About It—Taking Real Action Against Corruption, Radicalism, and Moral Decay to Save America.”

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