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An intriguing suggestion was made regarding diplomatic engagement with China's leadership. The notion of bringing the "supreme leader" of China to Washington was floated, but this was juxtaposed with the alternative of taking a more combative stance by crippling the Chinese economy through tariffs. The speaker implied that placing unbearable economic pressure on China could lead to civil unrest, citing the potential for riots in the streets as a result of unsustainable economic conditions.