Research on a rival, in D.C.-speak (4)

I believe the answer is:

oppo

(Other definitions for oppo that I've seen before include "China" , "Counterpart; rival" , "Colleague, friend (colloq.)" , "Mate" , "Opposite number (colloq.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

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