From the People's Republic of Chicago

Tribune endorses more flights to the Middle Kingdom.

There's a local benefit to this. Choosing American would enhance Chicago's position as one of the premier international gateways in the world. It would become the only dual international hub in the U.S. That benefits Chicago and is why American's bid has strong support from city, state and congressional leaders. Because O'Hare offers more connections to more cities than any other airport, American also has the support of seven governors, a quarter of the U.S. Senate and more than 70 House members. More passengers from more cities will benefit if American wins. Expand Chicago's China connection and let the competition take off.

This all probably true, of course, but it's still hilarious to me how eager Chicago is to embrace any and every connection to a horrifically repressive Communist state.