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Trump's appoints Xi's "old friend" Branstad as ambassador

Donald Trump offered China a gesture of goodwill on Wednesday, naming a longtime personal friend of President Xi Jinping as ambassador to Beijing.

Xi Jinping and Terry Branstad have known each other since 1985. Photograph: Andrea Melendez/AP
Xi Jinping and Terry Branstad have known each other since 1985. Photograph: Andrea Melendez/AP Source: Andrea Melendez/AP

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DonaldTrump offered China a gesture of goodwill on Wednesday, naming a longtime personal friend of President Xi Jinping as ambassador to Beijing.

The nomination of Terry Branstad of Iowa, the longest-serving governor in US history, was quickly hailed by the Chinese government.

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