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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

  • Aug 15, 2008

    Phelps in the market to sell dreams

    As U.S. swimming Olympian Michael Phelps goes for more gold in the Beijing games, his agent is expecting more sponsorship deals. But Scott Tong reports why China may not be the best market for him.

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  • Aug 14, 2008

    Scoring a way into the Olympics

    If you want to get into the stadium for the Olympic games, it's going to cost you plenty of yuan — and even then, it's hard to find good seats. Scott Tong reports in order to get to the games, people are getting creative.

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  • Aug 13, 2008

    Corruption kept quiet during Olympics

    News of a Chinese food safety official committing suicide has been kept hushed for 11 days. Why would something so big be kept under wraps? Scott Jagow talks to Scott Tong about the need for cover-up during the big games.

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  • Aug 12, 2008

    An Olympic buzz for Li Ning

    Chinese sportswear firm Li Ning isn't an official Olympic sponsor, but they're riding enough of a wave to make significant headway with consumers. Scott Tong reports the trick now is to keep the momentum going.

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  • Aug 7, 2008

    Clocking China’s economic pace

    While the world watches the speed of its athletes, China's economy continues sprinting on as well. Now economists are trying to determine just how fast it's going. Scott Tong reports.

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  • Aug 5, 2008

    Reinventing brands for China

    The Olympics have moved the spotlight to China and the marketers from the West are following quick behind. But how best to present your product to a vastly different culture? Scott Tong reports.

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  • Jul 29, 2008

    Things to avoid when selling to China

    Many companies look to China as a market filled with opportunity. But for U.S. companies that want to be successful, it's important to know who you're selling to. Scott Tong shares tips on how to modify the "American way."

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  • Jul 24, 2008

    Detroit weathers depressed economy

    Detroit has had a double whammy from home foreclosures and a faltering auto industry. So city leaders looking for investments from some unexpected places. Scott Tong reports.

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  • Jul 8, 2008

    China clearing the air for Olympics

    The Olympics are exactly one month away, and Beijing is working hard to clear out its dirty skies for the games. One key is shutting down polluting factories in nearby areas. Scott Tong reports from one city with a factory-closing deadline.

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  • Jul 8, 2008

    American firms opening doors for China

    China is more often seen as a competitor than a friend to American business. But some Rust Belt companies are welcoming Chinese investment. Scott Tong reports.

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