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Trouble in China's Toyland

From Bill Powell, here's a look at the recent layoffs in south China and why they have the government so concerned.

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  • 1

    Isn't this great ? The spoiled rotten American children will not have toys for Christmas this year, and China will have less pollution. So the US can afford to have carrier battle groups stationed around China to force Chinese factories to produce cheap toys for American kids any more!!!

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    http://www.newsweek.com/id/171615
    1 in 5 young adults has personality disorder, many more drink or do drugs.
    Stampede at Walmart kills an employee.
    That must be the fault of Chinese by selling cheap toys and products to US.
    John Smith must be a typical American with personality disorder and drug problem.
    Any suggestion on that.

  • 3

    There's is another good news about this issue. Migrant workers can finally go home to enjoy their families and friends, and the great natural environment in the Chinese countryside.

    Isn't an economic downturn(in China) - recession(in Europe) and depression (in the US) great ?

    No more yokes to produce cheap toys for the spoiled rotten American kids. No more exploitation by the greedy Americans. The most important, no more Walmart !!!

  • 4

    Is "John Smith" an American?!

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