In tonight’s final presidential debate, I have noticed a new
evolution in Governor Romney’s approach toward China. He has continued his
specifics criticisms of China’s production of counterfeit products and manipulation
of currency; however, in doing so, he is choosing to emphasize partnership over
opposition. In previous debates and campaign ads, Romney has stressed the need
to be “tough on China.” He also included this toughness in his overall plan for the American economy, a tactic that he did not rely on in this debate. Tonight, although continuing to condemn several specific
forms of “cheating,” he has stressed a more collegial approach to our economic
partnership with China. Interestingly, Obama has chosen to emphasize the ways
in which his administration has been “tough” on China through taking cases to
the WTO (and winning), including the infamous tire case from class. The exchange
on the issue seems to demonstrate America’s clouded perspective on the world’s
most populous country.
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