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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, 2010

    Who hurts if Google leaves China?

    Google says it could soon reach a conclusion from its talks with the Chinese government. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Scott Tong about why Google potentially pulling out of China could hurt the search engine's relationship with Motorola.

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  • Mar 8, 2010

    China won’t keep currency undervalued

    U.S. officials have long been criticizing China for keeping its currency undervalued. But Beijing's top central banker signaled that this will change. Scott Tong reports how a currency boost would help Chinese consumers.

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  • Mar 5, 2010

    Google shifting its mood on China

    Almost two months after Google complained about China's Web controls and threatened to leave the country, the search engine seems to be changing its mind. Scott Tong explores the role diplomacy has played in Google's sea change.

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  • Mar 1, 2010

    China to Zimbabwe: It’s just business

    Zimbabwe retains a strong business partnership with China, despite the African country's repressive regime. But China is sending out a clear message that their ties are strictly business and nothing more. Scott Tong reports.

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  • Feb 25, 2010

    Why China said ‘No’ to Hummer deal

    Chinese regulators say the sale of Hummer to a Chinese company fell through because the application for the deal was incomplete. But some analysts say it was nixed because the gas-guzzling brand didn't fit with the image Beijing wants for its auto industry. Scott Tong reports.

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  • Jan 29, 2010

    NBA’s Marbury hawks his shoe in China

    NBA star Stephon Marbury is taking the court for his new team — in China. What gives? Scott Tong reports.

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  • Jan 27, 2010

    Despite scandals, China still growing

    Chinese officials are still pulling contaminated dairy products off store shelves. China correspondent Scott Tong talks with Kai Ryssdal about how China doesn't seem to be slowing down, even with corruption problems.

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  • Jan 26, 2010

    China, Taiwan thaw rivalry, talk trade

    China and Taiwan have started what could be historic trade talks. Proponents of a trade deal say it could create Taiwanese jobs and ease barriers for Taiwanese companies in the China market. Scott Tong reports.

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  • Jan 23, 2010

    China’s next export: group shopping?

    A new way to bargain hunt — "tuangou," or group shopping — is catching on in China, and it could hit the U.S. next. Scott Tong reports.

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  • Jan 22, 2010

    U.S., China argue over net restrictions

    China and the U.S. State Department are having a heated back-and-forth over Chinese Internet freedom. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Scott Tong about China's restrictions on censorship and its reaction to what it's called "information imperialism."

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