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To the editor : Dueling articles on page A-2 of the Oct. 29 Los Angeles Times present an interesting dichotomy, showcasing both the vulnerabilities of President Trump’s trade-first approach to China and some strengths in regards to reinforcing bilateral ties with Japan ( “News Analysis: Trade deal or trade truce? Questions remain as Trump meets with China’s Xi” ; “Trump bonds with Japan’s new prime minister and says her nation is delivering on U.S. investments,” Oct. 28).

The former carries enormous risks for the success of U.S. foreign policy. If China displaces the United States as the leading power in the Pacific, the consequences for freedom in the region, and the rules

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