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New US ambassador to China sets stronger trade ties as goal
The United States' new ambassador to China, former Democratic Senator Max Baucus of Montana, focused on trade issues during the 20-minute speech before several hundred people in an upscale hotel, saying his priorities included sealing an investment treaty between the two countries. One issue discussed in the speech was climate change as the two countries are the world's biggest emitters of carbon and together account for 40 percent of the world's carbon dioxide emissions.
Outcomes:
Baucus takes on the position of Ambassador as China is locked in tense territorial disputes with several of its neighbors, some of which are close U.S. allies. Baucus didn't refer specifically to those conflicts but returned repeatedly to ways the U.S. and China could get past tensions and come together.
Government?:
Yes
Type of Exchange:
business
diplomatic
Partners:
United States Government
Participants (Types):
United States Ambassador to China Max Baucus
Number of Participants:
Several hundred
Exchange Date:
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Continuing:
No
Level of Government:
national
Location:
Beijing
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