Stan Barer Awarded In Beijing

Cousin Stan Barer was in Beijing, China at the beginning of this month to receive the Award of Achievement from the Western Returned Scholars Association Entrepreneur Alliance for his contribution to US-China relations in the past 40 years.In 1979, Stan successfully negotiated the resumption of shipping services between the US and China.
The Western Returned Scholars Association consists of Chinese scholars and researchers who have studied abroad.   It is affiliated with the Chinese government.
We wish to Congratulate Stan on this amazing honor.

Gary Locke To Become Ambassador To China

The Seattle Times reports US Secretary Of Commerce Secretary Gary Locke was chosen be President Obama to be US Ambassador to China. Locke, was elected Governor of the State Of Washington in 1996, becoming the first Chinese-American to govern a state.