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Elizabeth Ingleson on the Past and Present of Made in China

Elizabeth Ingleson on the Past and Present of Made in China

Update: 2024-07-01
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Today, China is the U.S. third largest trading partner and second-largest source of imports. This wasn't always the case. Indeed, in the 1970s, when the United States first began trading with communist China after several decades, few could have foreseen such a scenario. In this episode, guest Elizbeth Ingleson reveals the surprising story of how two Cold War foes found common cause in transforming China's economy into a source of cheap labor. Along the way, we discuss some of the key policy decisions and Chinese and American actors, including U.S. business, that facilitated China's convergence with the capitalist world. 

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Elizabeth Ingleson on the Past and Present of Made in China

Elizabeth Ingleson on the Past and Present of Made in China