30 Issues: China

The Brian Lehrer Show | Sep 11, 2012

30 Issues in 30 Days is our election year series on the important issues facing the country this election year. Today: What is the future of U.S.-China relations? Visit the 30 Issue home page for all the conversations.

Open Prep: Questions, Articles, and Links to Get You Started

Key Questions

Should the President approach China as a friend or foe?
How do the two countries perceive one another?
Should we worry about China's investment in other countries?

What are your key questions on this topic? Post them below and get the conversation going!

Guests

Rob Schmitz, China bureau chief for American Public Media's Marketplace
Sheryl WuDunn, investment banker, writer, and Pulitzer-prize winning former reporter with the New York Times

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