In rural parts of China, it's like stepping back into the era of my grandfather or great-grandfather - not much has changed. Gary Locke backchangechina Change image and share on social
We want to promote people-to-people exchanges so that China and the United States can really join together, not just to solve the problems of China or the United States, but some of the big problems facing the entire world. From climate change to famine to even terrorism. Gary Locke bigchangechina share on social
We've come a long way since Nixon's first visit to China, or Carter's reestablishment of diplomatic relations. Gary Locke carterchinadiplomatic Change image and share on social
I've been through WTO riots in Seattle, massive earthquakes, major floods... forest fires. I just try to be as even-keeled and calm as possible. Gary Locke calmearthquakefire Change image and share on social
My dad, of course, like a lot of Asian parents, wanted me to be an engineer or doctor and never could understand why I would want to be a lawyer. And then, when I first said I wanted to run for office, he thought that was absolutely insane. Gary Locke absolutelyasiandad share on social
I consider myself a D.I.Y. home improvement guy. In a prior life, I completely gutted a house - redid the plumbing, wiring, moved sewage pipes, knocked down walls, everything. Gary Locke completelygutguy Change image and share on social
As President Obama clearly said just a few months ago, China must play by the international rules, the international trading system from which they've benefited so much. Gary Locke agobenefitchina Change image and share on social
If the Chinese can't buy U.S. products, they'll buy them from European countries and then develop stronger economic ties with France and Germany and perhaps side more with those countries when international issues flare up. Gary Locke buychinesecountry share on social
The growth model China has relied on for the last 30 years - one predicated on low-cost exports to the rest of the world and investment in resource intensive heavy manufacturing - is unlikely to serve it well in the next 30 years. Gary Locke chinacostexport share on social
I think that people always just assumed that I was a liberal because I came from Southeast Seattle. Gary Locke assumeliberalpeople Change image and share on social
