Highlights from Montana Senator Baucus’ Recent Trip to China

Montana’s Senior U.S. Senator Max Baucus recently returned from a week-long visit to China to explore ways to open new markets for Montana ranchers, farmers, manufacturers and energy leaders to trade their world-class products. While in China Baucus met with Chinese energy and business leaders, including a former Montana rancher now living in China, and the following top government officials: Vice President Xi Jinping, Vice Premier Wang Qishan, Minister of Commerce Chen Deming, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, and Vice Governor of the People’s Bank of China, Yi Gang. Highlights from Baucus’ trip follow below.

* Baucus Presses Top Chinese Officials to Address Trade Concerns, Open Market to Montana Beef

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Senator Calls on Chinese Leaders to Remove Restrictions on American Beef, Appreciate China’s Currency

http://baucus.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=216

* Baucus Announces Chinese Energy Company to Travel to Montana to Explore Opportunities for Locating in the State

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Senator Secures Commitment from Goldwind USA to Travel to Montana and Scout Sites for Manufacturing Wind Turbine Components

http://baucus.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=218

* Baucus Meets with Former Montana Rancher, Now Restaurant Owner in China to Highlight Chinese Demand for Montana Beef

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Montanan’s Restaurants in China would Provide Immediate Market for Montana Beef

http://baucus.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=217

* Baucus Highlights Montana Water Conservation Program at Shanghai School Visit

Friday, October 15, 2010

Senator Applauds Bozeman Non-Profit’s Worldwide Water Education Project During China Visit

http://baucus.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=220

* Baucus Visits GE Technology Center in China

Friday, October 15, 2010

Senator Meets with GE Officials in Shanghai During Trip to Promote Montana Exports

http://baucus.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=221