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to launch a nuclear strike on China. He hopes that this will lead a revolution among his people towards "a new beginning" of
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would no doubt retaliate against the US in response to the attack, thus she points out now they both have a common interest. Together they are able to escape Fung's ship and follow Fung and the still kidnapped
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