Trump taps Georgia’s David Perdue to serve as U.S. Ambassador to China [Video]

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that former U.S. Senator David Perdue of Georgia will serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to China. 

“David brings valuable expertise to help build our relationship with China,” Trump said in a statement posted to his Truth Social account. “As a Fortune 500 CEO, who had a 40-year international business career, and served in the U.S. Senate, David is uniquely qualified for this important role.”

Perdue, a Georgia Republican who served in the Senate from 2015 to 2021, was a member of both the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees. During his tenure, he chaired the Sea Power Subcommittee, overseeing key aspects of naval and maritime strategy. His professional background includes time living in Singapore and Hong Kong and working extensively across Asia, including China, during his corporate career.

Trump emphasized Perdue’s loyalty and his ability to advance the administration’s strategy in the Indo-Pacific region. “He will be instrumental in implementing …