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Wolf warriors may have retreated but China remains sensitive to slights
Changes in foreign policy personnel suggest China may be seeking to build bridges. But recent Covid-19 moves also point to the long-term shift towards an assertive China.
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The removal of Mr Zhao Lijian as Foreign Ministry spokesman has sidelined one of the most virulent and vocal critics of the US and its allies.
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Christian Le Miere
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