Idaho businesses look to China for opportunities

Companies like J.R. Simplot and Micron Technology have benefited from the emergence of China as a global economic giant.

Idaho’s exports to China have risen from $700 million in 1987 — when $500 million of that was farm products — to more than $5 billion today across all sectors. But the opportunities are going to grow dramatically for Idaho businesses as the nation of 1.4 billion people matures.

By ROCKY BARKER — [email protected]

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