Chinese Ambassador Commits to Growing Ties with Oklahoma.

Publication: Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Byline: Paul Monies

Jan. 27--Wrapping up a two-day tour of the state, Chinese Ambassador Yang Jiechi said Monday that China was committed to increasing its business, educational and cultural ties to Oklahoma.

Yang, speaking at a luncheon at the Governor's Mansion, said China's fast-growing economy meant it would need expertise from Oklahoma companies in the energy, manufacturing and transportation sectors.

China's gross domestic product growth hit 9.1 percent...

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