Opinion: What China’s ‘export machine’ can teach Trump about globalization

Business & Technology

"The impact of Chinese companies investing abroad looks likely to be as big, or bigger, than that of its exports," writes Penelope B. Prime. "If the next administration carries out its campaign promises, then the U.S. may miss out on many of the benefits of foreign investment altogether from China and elsewhere, such as revitalized towns with new jobs and tax-paying businesses."

Sky Canaves

Sky Canaves previously reported for The Wall Street Journal in Beijing and Hong Kong, where she covered media, culture, social issues, and legal affairs, and served as the founding editor and lead writer of the WSJ’s China Real Time site. Prior to becoming a journalist, Sky worked in the China corporate law practice of Baker & McKenzie, and she has also taught journalism and media law at the University of Hong Kong. She speaks Mandarin and has accumulated more than a decade’s experience living, studying and working in China. Read more

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