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AFPC Hosts Dinner with Chinese Envoy to UN
AFPC hosted a small dinner for China’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Liu Jieyi, in New York C City. Amb. Liu, in his previous position as Deputy Foreign Minister, held meetings with numerous AFPC delegations in Beijing. Following opening remarks by John Train, President of the Train Foundation, and AFPC President Herman Pirchner, Jr., Amb. Liu outlined China’s positions on a range of major bilateral issues affecting the Sino-American relationship.
Outcomes:
Liu also spoke at some length regarding China’s official position on current territorial disputes in the East and South China seas. Liu’s remarks were followed by a lively Q&A session that featured contributions by former U.S. Under Secretary of State Bill Schneider, former Assistant Secretary of State and Ambassador to China Winston Lord, and legendary China hand Amb. Nicholas Platt.
Contact Info:
American Foreign Policy Council
509 C Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Government?:
No
Type of Exchange:
diplomatic
Partners:
American Foreign Policy Council
Participants (Types):
ambassador
Exchange Date:
Monday, April 28, 2014
Continuing:
No
Location:
New York City
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