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What U.S. wants from Southeast Asia

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to the press in Phuket, Thailand

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Scott Tong is a correspondent for Marketplace’s sustainability desk, with a focus on energy, environment, resources, climate, supply chain and the global economy. Follow Scott on Twitter @tongscott
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Joseph Shi - Jul 29, 2009

Scott Tong: Thanks for your interest and service for reporting China economic and business development news. Being in China could give you an unparalleled edge over the real life and events going on in this great country. On the other side, I am often wrestled with your quite negative tone and sided opinion over Chinese stories. For example, you assigned the labels often, currency manipulation, communism, social injustice, etc. mingled with your reporting. We all know that China has a history, so as America. You have a better opportunity now to give us a fair assessment of the info and news. You don't have to play down a country and/or its people to win their support for your work there. I am an American with Chinese background, I wish both countries success. I also know that they are competing with each other in lot of areas. I am assuming you have some Chinese background yourself by looking at your last name Tong. I wish you continue to provide us more in depth info and news about China, and let us be the judge, but not yourself. BTW, for a good meal in Shanghai, and check out Qianlong Ge, they are six stories high, with a hundred page menu. And, have a good time in China!