House Intel panel chairman says Chinese president wants “new era where authoritarian regimes win over democracy and freedom”


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After Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee told CBS News he thinks Xi may be eyeing a future consolidation of the power of authoritarian regimes. Asked about the national security implications of a closer relationship between China and Russia, Republican Rep. Mike Turner, of Ohio, replied, "President Xi is saying, 'I want to go to a new era where authoritarian regimes win over democracy and freedom.' That's essential for us to double down. And we're going to make certain that we make certain our military is strong,...