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Obama stresses economic issues in China envoy pick

By Matthew Pennington
Published December 21, 2013 7:00pm ET
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Obama stresses economic issues in China envoy pick
WASHINGTON (AP) — Making Sen. Max Baucus the next ambassador to China reflects the importance the U.S. places on advancing its economic relationship with Beijing despite recent strains on security issues. The veteran Democrat from Montana lacks foreign policy credentials, but he does have a track record in pressing China over trade barriers and its […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Making Sen. Max Baucus the next ambassador to China reflects the importance the U.S. places on advancing its economic relationship with Beijing despite recent strains on security issues.

The veteran Democrat from Montana lacks foreign policy credentials, but he does have a track record in pressing China over trade barriers and its currency exchange rate.

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