China's history is marked by thousands of years of world-changing innovations: from the compass and gunpowder to acupuncture and the printing press. No one should be surprised that China has re-emerged as an economic superpower. Gary Locke acupuncturechangechina share on social
The explosive growth in places like Shanghai has helped lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and into a thriving new middle class. What China has done is nothing short of an economic transformation, and the citizens of this country have every right to be proud. Gary Locke chinacitizenclass share on social
All the states are required, either by constitution or by statute, to have balanced budgets - they're not able to print money. So they have to focus on establishing priorities. Gary Locke balancebudgetconstitution Change image and share on social
China's own recent history proves that when it opens itself, there is nothing its people cannot accomplish. A more open China will lead to a more prosperous and stable China. That's good for China, the United States and, indeed, the entire world. Gary Locke accomplishchinaentire share on social
Ethnic diversity adds richness to a society. Gary Locke adddiversityethnic Change image and share on social
We welcome Chinese investment in the United States with open arms. Gary Locke armchineseinvestment Change image and share on social
If we expose the Chinese to our freedoms, it may create a greater hunger for democracy, reform and liberties in China. Gary Locke chinachinesecreate Change image and share on social
The U.S. tries to provide immigrants who grow up here with a world-class education and imbue them with the can-do attitude that has long defined American innovation. Gary Locke americanattitudeclass Change image and share on social
The human rights record within China seems to rise and fall over time, but it's very clear that in the run up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics and since then, there's been a greater intolerance of dissent and the human rights record of China has been going in the wrong direction. Gary Locke beijingchinaclear share on social
Diversity of thought and culture and religion and ideas has been the strength of America. Gary Locke americaculturediversity Change image and share on social
