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Getting to Know You: The Obama Administration and China

Human rights and currency manipulation were on the back burner for Hillary Clinton’s visit to China. The Secretary of State emphasized economics and global warming. Also, President Obama discusses the stimulus package with the governors, and Hollywood and Bollywood at last night’s Oscars.

By Warren Olney • Feb 23, 2009 • 1h 0m Listen

Human rights and currency manipulation were on the back burner for Hillary Clinton’s visit to China. The Secretary of State emphasized economics and global warming. We ask how the substance and her style of diplomacy will go down in Beijing and in Washington. Also, President Obama discusses the stimulus package with the governors, and Slumdog Millionaire, a film about India that no Indian could have directed.

Banner image: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao in Beijing. Photo: Oliver Weiken-Pool/Getty Images

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
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Managing Producer, Greater LA
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Getting to Know You: The Obama Administration and China

Human rights and currency manipulation were on the back burner for Hillary Clinton’s visit to China. The Secretary of State emphasized economics and global warming. Also, President Obama discusses the stimulus package with the governors, and Hollywood and Bollywood at last night’s Oscars.

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To the Point

Getting to Know You: The Obama Administration and China

Human rights and currency manipulation were on the back burner for Hillary Clinton’s visit to China. The Secretary of State emphasized economics and global warming. Also, President Obama discusses the stimulus package with the governors, and Hollywood and Bollywood at last night’s Oscars.

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