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On Wednesday, the United States Senate confirmed former Commerce Secretary Gary Locke as the next US envoy to China.

Locke is the first Chinese American appointed to represent the United States in the communist country. Locke received a unanimous voice vote.

His appointment reinforces the increasing importance of US--Sino relations.

Locke says he will push for more trade opportunities for US companies in the rapidly growing Chinese economy.

He plans to move with his family to Beijing.