Tension Over Trade: Part 2 of Election '08 and the Challenge of China

The U.S.-China relationship is complicated and is vital for both countries and the world. Where do Senators McCain and Obama stand on U.S.-China trade, security, environmental, and human rights issues? How important has policy toward China been in past elections and in 2008? These are the questions explored in a USC U.S.-China Institute documentary.

Every American consumer knows how prominent Chinese goods have become in American stores. In 2007, the U.S. imported goods worth $256 billion more than it exported. Many of these products wear famous American brand names. In 2007 and again this fall, product safety issues have emerged. This segment addresses these issues and others, including China's massive (over $500 billion) investment in America's national debt and working conditions.

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[manchewl]

americans are all idiots...unable to secure their economy and american dogs are suffering from unemployment..

[13lackLight]

Where is part 3?

[woodensurfer]

Likely trade will be the greatest source of friction, not Taiwan, ethnic minority issues, human rights, or competition for resources.