Gary Locke confirmed as U.S. ambassador to China
Former Washington governor receives unanimous approval
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, seen here this spring when President Barack Obama nominated him as ambassador to China, has been confirmed by the Senate.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has unanimously confirmed Commerce Secretary Gary Locke as U.S. ambassador to China.
Locke, a former two-term governor of Washington state, will be the first Chinese-American to serve as ambassador to China, the largest nation in the world and a major trading partner. It is also the top foreign holder of U.S. debt.
Locke was approved by voice vote and replaces Jon Huntsman, who resigned in April to explore a GOP presidential run against President Barack Obama next year.
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