WASHINGTON -- As the White House begins preparations for U.S. President Donald Trump's possible trip to Beijing, a staff reduction at the National Security Council that eliminated experienced advisers could end up backfiring, experts say.
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Trump's hollowed NSC could hurt his China trip, experts say
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U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania visit the Forbidden City with China’s President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan in Beijing in 2017. © Reuters
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