The Wall Street Journal reported that the US counter-intelligence official had advised Trump's family to be wary of Chinese-born businesswoman Wendi Deng, saying she may be forwarding Chinese government interests. Are Americans that insecure? Anything China-related is becoming the subject of increasing suspicion, said Hu Xijin, Editor-in-Chief of Global Times.

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