China's new ambassador Qin Gang arrives in US with words of optimism

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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - China's new ambassador to Washington, Mr Qin Gang, on Wednesday (July 27) wished the United States victory against Covid-19 and said great potential awaited bilateral relations, striking an optimistic tone as he arrived at his new post amid deeply strained ties. Mr Qin's arrival comes days after high-level talks in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin between US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and senior Chinese diplomats ended with both sides signalling that the other must make concessions for ties to improve. Mr Qin, 55, a vice-foreign minister whose recent past portfolios have included European affairs...