The first U.S. Republican presidential primary debate is in the books.

Eight candidates for the party's nomination duked it out Wednesday night on a stage in the state of Wisconsin.

The event was marked by some fiery exchanges, a political novice who drew a lot of attention, and by the absence of the clear leader in the Republican field.

CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy has a recap from Milwaukee.

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