President Obama on Saturday selected one of the nation's leading Republican governors to serve as the ambassador to China, nominating Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman for the diplomatic post that Mr. Obama called "as important as any in the world."

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China is stealing sensitive information from American computer networks and stepping up its online espionage, according to a US congressional panel.

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BEIJING (AP) - China's trade surplus jumped nearly 33 percent in August to its second-highest monthly level, according to data released Tuesday, adding to pressure on Beijing to ease currency controls and narrow its yawning trade gap.

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'Vining from a Live U.S.-China Business Videoconference

Last month I announced that I will be blogging on Newsvine a live video conference of U.S. and Chinese business experts, one panel in the U.S. and one in China, on the future of U.S.-Chinese business relations. This videoconference is next week, and I want you to participate.

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A nationwide U.S. survey of business leaders yeilded interesting results with reference to doing business in China. What are the key factors that interfere with your doing business in China?

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