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US delegation to Xiangshan Forum to be led by Pentagon director for China policy

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The US delegation to China's Xiangshan Forum in Beijing will be led by Pentagon principal director for China policy, Cynthia 'Xanthi' Carras.

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The Xiangshan Forum is a major Chinese security event held in Beijing.

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The American delegation to the Xiangshan Forum, a major Chinese security event in Beijing, will be led by the US Defence Department’s principal director for China policy, Cynthia ‘Xanthi’ Carras, the South China Morning Post has learned.

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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