It looks like the negative China news is going to be a trend. Here are the top Google News stories on China this morning:

United States to Seek New WTO Probe of China Trade Rules

US Trade Gap Shrinks as Exports Grow; China, Oil Deficit Still High

China Accused of 'Locking Down' Web

Corruption Eats at China's Growth

Rising Economic Growth in China, India Contributes to Food 'Inflation'

What a bummer. On a positive note, at least with negative stories we get negative (yet funny) political cartoons, such as the following from Jimmy Margulies:

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