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Robert Nicholas Burns (born January 28, 1956) is an American diplomat and academic who has served as the United States ambassador to China since 2022. Burns has had a 25-year career in the State Department and has served as under secretary of state for political affairs.
Nicholas Burns is Ambassador of the United States of America to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Nominated by President Biden, he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in December 2021.
4 days ago · Instead, says Nicholas Burns, Washington’s ambassador in Beijing, China has actively undermined those ties, interrogating and intimidating citizens who attend U.S.-organized events in China ...
Feb 26, 2024 · Nicholas Burns talks to "60 Minutes" about the challenges and opportunities of the U.S.-China relationship, which he calls the most important, most competitive and most dangerous in the world. He discusses the economic, military and political rivalry between the two countries, as well as the risks and rewards for American businesses in China.
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Nicholas Burns is a former career diplomat and current professor at Harvard Kennedy School. He served as Under Secretary of State, Ambassador to NATO and Greece, and Spokesman for the State Department.
Jun 25, 2021 · Robert Nicholas Burns, a former career diplomat and Harvard professor, is nominated to be the U.S. Ambassador to China. He has extensive experience and expertise on U.S.-China relations and has visited China several times with senior officials.
May 16, 2024 · NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with United States Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns about diplomatic tensions with China over new U.S. tariffs.
