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Even now, in the 21st century, some U.S. officials and elites still deep in their hearts know and understand the world through the framework of the suzerain and its colonies. Marc Tracy, New York Times, "Inside The Wall Street Journal, Tensions Rise Over ‘Sick Man’ China Headline," 22 Feb. 2020

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