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Clay Dube is Director of the US-China Institute at the University of Southern California.
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The CFO of the world’s second largest cell phone maker is arrested, and Wall Street reacts The stock market took a nosedive -- after Canadian officials arrested Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou for extradition to the US. She’s also the daughter of Huawei’s founder, and is largely believed to be next in line to head the tech giant.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Russia, China, and cyber security The White House sanctions Russia for meddling in the 2016 election. Why now? The move comes after Britain escalates its fight with the Kremlin over the suspected poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter on U.K. soil. Meanwhile, some experts argue China is better than Russia at infiltrating U.S. intelligence.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Visa program moves rich Chinese investors to the front of the green card line An FBI sting operation in LA has revealed how rich Chinese investors can buy their way into obtaining U.S. visas.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What happens to California if there's a trade war with China? Donald Trump is talking about a 45 percent tariff on imported goods from China. He’s picked a China hardliner to run the National Trade Council. How will that affect California’s tech, film and food products?
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China wins the US presidential election The Trans-Pacific Partnership might have survived a Hillary Clinton presidency, but Donald Trump's victory means almost certain death for what was to be a signature legacy for President Obama. One big winner as a result is China. Clay Dube is Director of the US-China Institute at the University of Southern California.
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Diplomacy and Big Business from Washington State to Washington, DC Seattle is under tight security for the first official visit to the United States by China's President Xi Jinping. Xi arrived today, but he won't get his 21-gun salute at the White House until Friday. His meeting tomorrow with the elite leaders of America's tech industry may be just as important.
Which Way, L.A.?
Echoes of History — in Washington and Los Angeles It's been almost 70 years since Japan surrendered to end World War II in Asia, and today Shinzo Abe became the first Japanese Prime Minister to address a joint meeting of Congress. He apologized for American casualties.
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Free Trade: Obama's Legacy and Your Pocketbook The Trans-Pacific Partnership would be the biggest trade deal in American history. It started 13 years ago, with Chile, New Zealand and Singapore, and now involves the US, Japan and ten other countries, comprising 40% of the world's economy.
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