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Scott Tong

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Scott Tong is a former correspondent for Marketplace. He reported on sustainability issues (energy, climate, environment, resources) for Marketplace, as well as the U.S.-China technology relationship, frequently described as “fraught.” He is Marketplace’s former China bureau chief. What was your first job? English-language audiotape (yes, tape) voice-over work. Sixth grade.Taiwan. What advice do you wish someone had given you before you started this career? Show up an hour before the interview. Fill in the blank: Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you ______. Gas for kid carpools; Washington Capitals hockey tickets. What is something that everyone should own, no matter how much it costs? Smoker (plus wooden slotted spoon). What’s your most memorable Marketplace moment? Sneaking into Burma for twenty bucks.

Latest from Scott Tong

  • Mar 11, 2009

    When will China emerge from crisis?

    Kai Ryssdal speaks with China correspondent Scott Tong about how the Chinese are reacting to bailout plans and when the country can expect its economy to turn around.

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  • Mar 10, 2009

    Consumer prices drop in China

    Consumer prices in China fell last month for the first time in more than six years. A drop in global raw material prices and lowered demand for Chinese exports are just a few reasons. Scott Tong reports what Chinese officials are saying.

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  • Mar 9, 2009

    Chinese automakers look to U.S. bids

    Rumors are circulating of a few Chinese companies looking to make bids on brands owned by GM, Chrysler and Ford. The move would help China's automakers in their efforts to go global. Scott Tong reports.

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  • Mar 6, 2009

    Barbie’s off to China amid falling sales

    Barbie's turning 50. But she has bigger problems than just getting older. Sales of the iconic doll are down 21%. So parent company Mattel is hoping for a sales boost as it opens its first-ever Barbie megastore in China. Scott Tong reports.

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  • Mar 6, 2009

    China’s concrete way to boost economy

    China's steps to stimulate its economy are different from the U.S. Instead of relying so much on giving consumers money to spend, China's efforts are more… concrete. Scott Tong reports.

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  • Mar 4, 2009

    The factory lights are on in China

    There seem to be signs this morning that Chinese manufacturing is coming back to life. Bill Radke talks to Marketplace's Scott Tong in Shanghai about why things might be picking up and more about the China's stimulus plan.

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  • Feb 28, 2009

    An opportunity in China’s dairy industry

    China's dairy industry took a hit when the chemical melamine was found in every brand of its milk. But that hasn't stopped one entrepreneur from entering the industry. Scott Tong reports.

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  • Feb 27, 2009

    AIG shedding parts to recoup billions

    AIG is selling off parts to recover from its losses, including its Asian life insurance division, which grows by 20 percent every year. Scott Tong reports why AIG needs to sell even a profitable wing.

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  • Feb 26, 2009

    Poor exports hurting Japanese economy

    The Japanese economy is struggling in no small part due to the poor health of exports. Products like cars and flat-screen TVs are usually bought on credit, which these days is hard to come by. Scott Tong reports.

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  • Feb 25, 2009

    A Locke on the Commerce Secretary job

    President Obama's third choice for Commerce Secretary Gary Locke has a lot on his side for the job, including his Chinese ethnicity, which could help promote business ties in China. Scott Tong reports.

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