Terry Branstad

China summons US ambassador, says Hong Kong rights law is 'strong interference'

Vice foreign minister Le Yucheng summoned Branstad a day after U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law congressional legislation which supported anti-governments protesters in Hong Kong, despite angry objections from Beijing.

Nov 28, 2019, 11:51 AM IST

Dalai Lama's 82nd birthday celebrated, Tibetans seeks Trump's intervention

Tibetan Prime Minister Lobsang Sangay also attended the celebrations, while his cabinet urged Trump to initiate steps for restarting the dialogue process on the future of Tibet.
 

Jul 06, 2017, 20:01 PM IST

US envoy: China should allow Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo treatment abroad

China should allow 61-year-old Liu to seek treatment elsewhere "if it would be of help," Ambassador Terry Branstad told reporters at his first public appearance since arriving in Beijing this week.

 

Jun 28, 2017, 13:26 PM IST

China hails new US ambassador`s `positive role`

China welcomed Terry Branstad as US ambassador to Beijing, praising his "positive role" in Sino-US relations.

May 23, 2017, 14:59 PM IST

Donald Trump's pick for China Ambassador promises to mend US-Sino ties

US President Donald Trump's pick for Ambassador to China ,Terry Branstad, expressed confidence to take ties between Washington and Beijing in a positive direction.

May 03, 2017, 15:05 PM IST