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Former U.S. ambassador to China discusses the relationship between the two countries

By A Martínez

Published January 1, 2026 at 4:51 AM EST

NPR's A Martinez speaks to Nicholas Burns, former U.S. ambassador to China, about the current state of relations between the U.S. and China.

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