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Trump’s ‘Loyal Supporter’ Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to China

Published: Apr. 30, 2025 12:31 p.m. GMT+8

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The U.S. Senate voted 67-29 on Tuesday to confirm David Perdue, a former Republican senator from Georgia and longtime business executive in Asia, as the next U.S. ambassador to China.

Perdue, 75, emphasized his global perspective on U.S.-China relations during his April 3 confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The former CEO of Reebok and former senator described the bilateral relationship as the “most consequential” diplomatic challenge of the 21st century, calling for a “nuanced, nonpartisan and strategic” approach.

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The U.S. Senate confirmed David Perdue as ambassador to China by a 67-29 vote; Perdue is a former Georgia senator and business executive with experience in Asia.
Perdue pledged a nuanced, nonpartisan approach to U.S.-China relations, reaffirmed the One China policy, supported Taiwan commitments, and aimed for fair trade and diplomatic dialogue.
He previously served as Reebok CEO, relocated business to Asia, faced scrutiny for stock trading as a senator, and lost high-profile election races in Georgia.

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Reebok: According to the article, David Perdue, who was confirmed as the U.S. ambassador to China, is a former CEO of Reebok. The article does not provide further details about Reebok itself beyond mentioning Perdue's executive role there.

Sara Lee: According to the article, David Perdue’s business background includes relocating manufacturing for Sara Lee to Asia in the 1990s.

Haggar Clothing: According to the article, David Perdue’s business background includes relocating manufacturing for Haggar Clothing to Asia in the 1990s. Haggar Clothing is mentioned in the context of Perdue's experience as a business executive involved in shifting production operations overseas.

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