Transition of Power

Trump Nominates Former Senator David Perdue as US Ambassador to China

Perdue says he is honored to accept the nomination and vows to uphold American interests in China.
Trump Nominates Former Senator David Perdue as US Ambassador to China
Former Sen. David Perdue (R-Ga.) launches his gubernatorial bid in Dalton, Ga., on Feb. 1, 2022. Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
journalist
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Georgia senator David Perdue as his pick to be the next U.S. ambassador to China.

“As a Fortune 500 CEO, who had a 40-year International business career, and served in the U.S. Senate, David brings valuable expertise to help build our relationship with China,” Trump wrote in a Dec. 5 Truth Social post announcing the nomination.
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
journalist
Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based journalist. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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