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China promises safe toys for Christmas

With the holiday season looming on the horizon, China is promising buyers that toys made within its borders will be safe for kids come Christmas. Kai Ryssdal talks with toy expert Chris Byrne about the future of "Made in China."

A customer selects a doll at a toy wholesale market Chongqing Municipality, China. (China Photos/Getty Images)

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