The commerce secretary, Gary Locke, whose grandfather came from China a century ago to work as a domestic servant in the State of Washington, will now return to their country of origin as new U.S. ambassador. As explained by President Barack Obama to announce his appointment today, Locke will be one of the missions of greater responsibility than it currently play in the U.S.
administration, to develop diplomatic relations "of decisive influence in the XXI century." If his appointment is ratified by the Senate, Locke will replace Jon Huntsman, who recently resigned that post in order to pursue his campaign as Republican candidate for U.S. presidency. Locke is the first American of Chinese descent who is elected to the embassy in Beijing, which represents a double challenge as it will have to defend the interests of his country of birth from the knowledge and staff can feel loyalty to their community origin.
Locke's father was also born in China and emigrated to the U.S. as a teenager to participate in an English curriculum. His mother is also born in that country. Obama has called Locke, who was formerly governor of Washington for two terms, as "a strong supporter of this administration and this country." Among the qualities that the president has seen in Locke for this appointment, in addition to its origin, highlights its recognition within the business world, which has been closely linked during his two years at the Department of Commerce.
The commercial relationship is a fundamental aspect in the overall relations between Washington and Beijing. The state Democratic Senator Patty Murray of Washington has backed the appointment of Locke and noted that the partnership with China is "crucial in the face of U.S. ability to compete and succeed in today's world. 
administration, to develop diplomatic relations "of decisive influence in the XXI century." If his appointment is ratified by the Senate, Locke will replace Jon Huntsman, who recently resigned that post in order to pursue his campaign as Republican candidate for U.S. presidency. Locke is the first American of Chinese descent who is elected to the embassy in Beijing, which represents a double challenge as it will have to defend the interests of his country of birth from the knowledge and staff can feel loyalty to their community origin.
Locke's father was also born in China and emigrated to the U.S. as a teenager to participate in an English curriculum. His mother is also born in that country. Obama has called Locke, who was formerly governor of Washington for two terms, as "a strong supporter of this administration and this country." Among the qualities that the president has seen in Locke for this appointment, in addition to its origin, highlights its recognition within the business world, which has been closely linked during his two years at the Department of Commerce.
The commercial relationship is a fundamental aspect in the overall relations between Washington and Beijing. The state Democratic Senator Patty Murray of Washington has backed the appointment of Locke and noted that the partnership with China is "crucial in the face of U.S. ability to compete and succeed in today's world.
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