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Locke Named U.S. Ambassador to China / Biden on Russia WTO Bid / Women of Courage

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Commerce Secretary Gary Locke is tapped to be the next U.S. ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. The United States supports Russia’s bid to join the World Trade Organization. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton discusses the common interests of APEC nations. A top U.S. national security advisor offers praise for American muslims. The United States honors 10 women of courage.

Locke Named Ambassador to China
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President Obama announces the appointment of Commerce Secretary Gary Locke to become the next U.S. ambassador to the People’s Republic of China and, if approved by the Senate, he would become the first Chinese-American to hold the post in U.S. history. Locke would succeed Ambassador Jon Huntsman, the former Republican governor of Utah who recently asked to step down.

U.S. Supports Russia’s WTO Bid
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Vice President Biden says the United States is a strong supporter of Russia’s bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Obama administration also wants to end Soviet-era restrictions on bilateral trade. “The primary purpose of my visit is to explore how we can resolve the remaining challenges in our economic relationship,” Biden says.

APEC Economies’ Common Interests
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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the 21 economies in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) share a common interest in increasing business opportunities across the region, and urged members to embrace long-term strategies that will benefit everyone. Speaking in Washington March 9, Clinton says the United States and its partners in APEC are all looking for more opportunities to do business with each other. “We are well positioned to rise together, to achieve greater prosperity in partnership, to offer all of our people a chance at a better future,” she says.

Praise for American Muslims
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Denis McDonough, the president’s deputy national security advisor, travels to one of the country’s largest mosques to talk about President Obama’s approach to combating terrorism and to praise American Muslims for their contributions to strengthening America. “The bottom line is this — when it comes to preventing violent extremism and terrorism in the United States, Muslim Americans are not part of the problem; you’re part of the solution,” he says.

Women of Courage
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Ten women have been honored by first lady Michelle Obama and Secretary Clinton for their exceptional courage in advocating for women’s rights and empowerment, often at great personal risk. At left, First lady Michelle Obama, Women of Courage winner Eva Abu Halaweh of Jordan and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.

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Clinton on U.S.-China Relations / Locke on U.S.-China Trade / Martin Luther King Jr.

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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the United States and China are at a key junction in shaping the future of their bilateral relationship. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke says trade should play a key role in that relationship. The president-elect of Côte d’Ivoire seeks peace. Freedom House issues its annual report. Remember the Rev. Martin Luther King with this photo gallery.

The U.S.-China Relationship
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The United States and China are at “a critical juncture,” and will need to pursue wise policies and be honest about their differences in order to keep their bilateral relationship “on a positive trajectory,” says Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Three decades after establishing bilateral relations, “our economies are entwined and so are our futures,” says Clinton, right.

Enhancing U.S.-China Trade
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 Commerce Secretary Gary Locke calls on the Chinese government to create a more equitable commercial relationship with the United States to foster business and industrial growth for both nations. Locke called for steps to enhance the U.S.-China commercial relationship which he called “perhaps the most important bilateral trading relationship in the world.”

A Call for Côte d’Ivoire Peace
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Alassane Ouattara, the president-elect of Côte d’Ivoire, says he does not want a civil war in his country. “It is not only the 54% who voted for me, but I am also the president of the 45% who did not vote for me. So obviously, I do not want bloodshed,” says Outtara.

A Decline in Free Countries
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The number of free countries suffered its fifth consecutive year of decline in 2010, says Freedom House, an independent watchdog organization, which blamed bolder authoritarian regimes and inadequate resistance from democratic countries for the decline.

King with President Lyndon Johnson as he signs the Civil Rights ActPhoto Gallery: The Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality in the United States. January 17, 2011, marks the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday that honors King’s legacy and challenges citizens to engage in volunteer service in their communities. Visit this photo gallery to learn more about Dr. King’s Life and work. At right, King attends the 1964 signing of the Civil Rights Act into federal law by President Lyndon Johnson.