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Trump’s choice for top China diplomat has long ties to Xi

December 15, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Thomas Beaumont and Matthew Pennington Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — It may seem odd for the governor of a lightly populated agricultural state to be chosen as U.S. ambassador to China, especially amid escalating talk of a trade war with the major U.S. trading partner. But Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad boasts a […]

Filed Under: National News, Politics Tagged With: 2016, LUCA BERRONE, Terry Branstad, VOL 35 NO 51 | DECEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 23

Philippine diplomat accepts Iowa apology

August 24, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Ryan J. Foley The Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) _ The Philippine ambassador to the U.S. personally called Iowa Public Safety Commissioner K. Brian London on Aug. 16 to seek an explanation of London’s statement that he believed Filipinos were difficult to polygraph and said he accepted his apology.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2013, AP, Ambassador Jose Cuisia, Brian London, Commissioner London, Des Moines, Elmer Cato, Filipino, Iowa State Patrol, Kim Reynolds, Philippines, Rob Hansen, Secret Service, Southeast Asia, Terry Branstad, Vietnam, Vol 32 No 35 | August 24 - August 30, language

Fong not intimidated in run for Iowa governor

October 22, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The 32-year-old Cedar Rapids businessman is running for the Republican nomination for governor despite never holding public office and competing against several more experienced candidates, likely including a four-term governor. Then comes the prospect of trying to defeat an incumbent governor, an achievement not accomplished since 1962.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2009, Although Fong, Bob Vander Plaats, Cedar Rapids-based, Chinese, Council Bluffs, Dartmouth College, David Roederer, Eric Woolson, GOP, MBA, New Hampshire, President Barack Obama, Ron Parker, Sioux City, Terry Branstad, Vol 28 No 44 | October 24 - October 30

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