Quote by Fred Thompson

So China will be having to make some choices as to whose side it wants to be on. Hopefully, this will be the beginning of a major improvement in our relationship with them, if they choose correctly.

So China will be having to make some choices as to whose sid

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This quote suggests that China will soon need to make a decision regarding its allegiances. The speaker expresses hope that this decision will lead to a significant enhancement in the relationship between China and their own country, provided that China makes the "correct" choice. The quote implies that China's choice of sides will have an important impact on the future dynamics of their relationship.

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