Presidential China bashing is economically meaningless

China came under attack in the US presidential debate this week, but the argument in favour of protectionism is as weak as ever.
October 19, 2012
Mitt Romney and Barack Obama square off at the second debate (AFP)

There are certain things that US presidential candidates are required to believe in. God, guns, liberty, bravery and the American dream are all standard rhetorical fare.

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