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Despite tensions, U.S. governors flock to China

More U.S. governors are looking to China for an international solution to local economic problems and unemployment, despite heightened trade and currency tensions between Beijing and Washington. Therefore, US governors Arnold Schwarzenegger of California and Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota were in China hoping to cement business relations.
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The steady stream of U.S. state leaders to China shows that despite tense trade issues on the national level, many governors are bullish on China's economic potential, hoping to tap into its massive consumer population.
Source: 

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/09/20/us.china.governors.trade/

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
diplomatic
Partners: 
California and Minnesota State Governments
Participants (Types): 
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty
Exchange Date: 
Monday, September 20, 2010
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No
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Level of Government: 
state/provincial
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