Terry Branstad, U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, Steps Down After 3 Years
Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Terry Branstad, U.S. Ambassador to China
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-gyu Lee] Terry Branstad, the U.S. Ambassador to China, is stepping down after more than three years.
According to foreign media including CNN on the 14th, Ambassador Branstad is expected to leave Beijing, China ahead of the U.S. presidential election this November.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed gratitude on his Twitter account, saying, "I thank Ambassador Branstad for serving the American people as the U.S. Ambassador to China for over three years."
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Secretary Pompeo also stated, "Ambassador Branstad has worked to rebalance U.S.-China relations," adding, "His efforts will continue to have a positive impact on U.S. Asia-Pacific diplomatic policy for decades to come."
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