James Fallows: debunking Obama's China 'failure' – China News

foundinchina.com — A member of Obama’s Asia delegation contacted James Fallows to set the record straight on what was achieved in China. Foundinchina picks a few nuggets from an intriguing 'behind the scenes' look at negotiating with the Chinese from the perspective of a White House insider.

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James Fallows: debunking Obama's China 'failure'

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