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Joining us with 22v Research, 22 V research is Michael Herson, head of their China research this morning.

Michael, were you surprised by the NBC report of a discussion between the two world leaders over the future of Taiwan?

No, not particularly surprised. It was consistent with what I heard from the meeting.

I obviously wasn't there so I can't speak to the details.

But I think the notion that she jenpeng

is determined to pursue reunification with Taiwan

is not new.

I think in some ways it was equally as interesting that he told

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