U.S. Ambassador to Beijing Retired from US-China Conflict No Reason for Resignation September 15 0:57
The U.S. Department of State has announced that Ambassador Branstad, who has been stationed in Beijing since 2017, will retire as the conflict intensifies in the United States and China, including measures to limit the activities of each other's diplomats.
The reason for his retirement has not been revealed.
The US Embassy in Beijing issued a statement on the night of the 14th, announcing that Ambassador Branstad will retire early next month.
According to a statement, Ambassador Branstad called President Trump last week to resign, but no reason was given.
Prior to the announcement, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo posted on Twitter: "Ambassador Branstad has helped to make Sino-US relations mutually beneficial and fair. Thank you to the ambassador for more than three years of service."
Mr. Buransutado that had served as a governor of the American Midwest, Iowa is known that there is a friendship over Xi Jinping Jintao and years, after the Trump inauguration, has served as ambassador from 2017.
However, during his term, China's enforcement of the Hong Kong National Security Law and trade conflicts have worsened US-China relations, and this month, the US has allowed Chinese diplomats to meet with local government officials. Conflicts between the two countries are intensifying, with China taking similar steps to limit the activities of US diplomats in response to taking steps to mandate.
Ambassador makes a statement to Weibo on Twitter in China
Ambassador Branstad said in a statement to Weibo on Twitter, "I am extremely honored to represent the President of the United States and the people of the United States in the last three years. We are fair, equal and positive. We are rebalancing US-China relations to move forward with growth, and that effort will continue. "
On top of that, "I'm as optimistic as I was here when I left. I met so many wonderful people in China. My wife Chris and I will never forget your warm hospitality." I write down my current feelings.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman "Note the US announcement Twitter"
China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on the 14th, "We are paying attention to Twitter announced by the US side. We have not yet received notification that Ambassador Branstad will retire."