Much of the routine trade and investment between China and America is entirely appropriate and in America’s interest. But inserting the Chinese Communist Party into America’s pay-to-play system and its economic development strategy isn’t just crossing a line. It’s a leap into an abyss of stupidity.
Until these cities start restricting travel by officials, they should not receive a bailout. These cities finances should be audited first, to identify and eliminate fraud. Jones should have to pay back the money.