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As President Trump shakes up longstanding alliances with his volatile foreign policy, he's also creating an opening for China. Several of the US' closest allies have visited China since late last year. CNN's Simone McCarthy breaks down how Beijing is looking at this diplomatic opportunity. | CNN International