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Matt Pottinger and the Boiling Moat

Foreign Podicy

CHAPTER

From Journalism to the Marines: A Personal Journey

This chapter chronicles the speaker's transition from studying Mandarin and working as a journalist covering China to serving in the U.S. Marine Corps after 9/11. It highlights the challenges of reporting on sensitive topics in a politically charged environment, including tense encounters with Chinese authorities. Through personal anecdotes, the speaker reflects on their evolving career and the implications of public service amidst significant global events.

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