In the book I use the terms third degree and torture interchangeably because third degree has become synonymous with torture and the interviewees often used them interchangeably.

If the United States revoked MFN status, tariffs would skyrocket on the goods such as textiles, shoes, and toys that are primarily produced by private enterprises. Coastal provinces, such as Guangdong near Hong Kong and Fukien near Taiwan, that have served as the beachhead for free-market economics would suffer the worst blow.

It is commonly used in the theatre where an understudy essentially deputizes for an indisposed actor.

a northerly wind