Reply #3: It is BS.

[Left Coast2020]

Although I would be skeptical if there was a report claiming exports from U.S. increased. There is so much red tape that Beijing puts companies through to sell in China. When I was working there--just this year, I met a guy from Australia at a bar who was trying to sell Australian wines there. I remember him telling me "it is such a complicated process to do business there". Government officials were comfortable with just letting this guy's containers sit on the dock--while his wine goes bad in the process. Thats why I call China "The Peoples Republic of Complicated". The people want our products, but the government drags its feet discouraging everyone who trys to sell there. The Chinese people love our Snickers Bars (specifically the kids). They love our food. They love the NBA. They love our universities. And oh, this tidbit. With what products from here that are in China, they are much more expensive than Chinese products. But to find some things that remind you of home, you can go to a store called "Metro". Its like a Costco or Sams Club, but not as large as the stores here. :patriot: