Trump picks Iowa gov. Terry Branstad — a ‘friend’ of China’s leader — as Beijing ambassador

Politics & Current Affairs

"Branstad has extensive ties to China and a personal friendship with Chinese president Xi Jinping that dates back decades. If his nomination goes through, the move could help reassure China’s leadership that Trump understands the importance of healthy relations with Beijing."

Lucas Niewenhuis

Lucas Niewenhuis is the Newsletter Editor at The China Project. Previously, he has researched China-Africa relations at the Social Science Research Council, interned at the Council on Foreign Relations, and studied Chinese language and culture in Shanghai and Beijing. Read more

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