Governor Gary Locke heads to Japan, then China for trade talks. As a Chinese American, China is a more personal trip for Locke. China is also a growing economic power in Asia, with the potential to overtake Japan's position of power.
On his trip through Asia, Washington governor Gary Locke meets with Japanese officials over restrictions on exporting Washington apples to Japan. The restrictions make exportation very expensive, and only Red and Gold Delicious apples are allowed.
During his trip to Asia, Governor Gary Locke goes off his itinerary to fly a kite in Tiananmen Square and shows his American side by asking his guide about her experiences during the 1989 student demonstrations.
On the Locke's international trade trip through Asia, Mona Lee and her father went to his childhood home in Shanghai. Once a large home that reflected their status as ruling elite in the city, the home has been converted to small apartments.
