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In both internal and external policies, Peking in 1965— the 'year of the snake' in Chinese tradition—exhibited a new toughness that caused bewilderment and dismay in the rest of the world. Various world leaders, including French President Charles de Gaulle, sought ways of bringing the Chinese...
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