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Gerrit W. Gong’s contributions to the document focus on the complexities of U.S. foreign policy, particularly in relation to the Soviet Union and China during the 1980s. He emphasizes the importance of a balanced diplomatic strategy with Beijing, suggesting that the U.S. should allow China to pursue its internal modernization goals without compromising its external political independence. Gong also discusses the vulnerabilities of the strategic triangle between the U.S., China, and the Soviet Union, noting that political changes in Beijing could significantly impact U.S. interests. He highlights the need for the U.S. to understand the dynamics of low-intensity conflicts and the role of nationalism in revolutions, advocating for a nuanced approach to foreign policy that recognizes the complexities of modernization and political change.

This is one of several documents that became difficult to find once Gong became an apostle for the LDS church.

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