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.
Thank goodness the small downtown of my little town is booming! New restaurants opening all the time. It used to be a sleepy little downtown with insurance brokers and nail salons, and now it’s restaurants and cafes, none of which have to pay the Chicago taxes!