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One of the key points discussed is the historical context of the Monroe Doctrine, which essentially discourages European intervention in the affairs of the Americas. While these investments evoke this doctrine, Peter Z argued that, recently, U.S. presidents have largely ignored its tenets. Leaders from Obama to Trump and Biden have not acted notably against such foreign investments, signaling a broader bipartisan indifference to China's increasing role in the region.