[Old_Mil]

First, I did not include trade figures, imports and exports in my post. That was someone else, and indeed, another issue (on which you are no less wrong, by the way).

What I was zeroing in on was, as pointed out, the way China rips off American companies by tricking these companies into doing largely unpaid R&D work and investment for China without the long-term benefits that China promised when the companies made these deals.

Hence the Qualcomm example.

[Toddsterpatriot]

First, I did not include trade figures, imports and exports in my post.

My post #53 was in response to texastoo and his post about trade deficits. Wasn't talking to you or about you.

That was someone else, and indeed, another issue (on which you are no less wrong, by the way).

Please elaborate on my error.