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U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China Visits UChicago Campus in Hong Kong

The University of Chicago campus in Hong Kong welcomed Nicholas Burns, the United States Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China on March 11th.  

Ambassador Burns, who has served six American Presidents and nine Secretaries of State, toured the campus, gave a talk, and engaged in a moderated conversation with UChicago students and faculty. 

The Ambassador emphasized the importance of educational and cultural exchange between the U.S. and China as well as the need for more American students to learn about China. After the formal program, Ambassador Burns mingled with all who attended.