WASHINGTON -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said he will appoint former Sen. David Perdue to be his ambassador to China, saying that his mission will be to maintain productive ties with Beijing.
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Trump picks former senator David Perdue for China ambassador
Politician to be tasked with maintaining 'productive working relationship' with Beijing
Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue speaks during a campaign rally for Donald Trump in Georgia in March. President-elect Trump has chosen Perdue to serve as ambassador to China. © Reuters
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