Despite recent tensions between the U.S. and China, the governor warmly received China's ambassador to the U.S. at a discussion of a trade partnership marked by little tangible progress. "I am confident because it has the strong political will needed from both sides," Zhou said. "I am confident because we have seen a solid foundation for further cooperation. I am confident because there are good opportunities ahead." Nixon, who has been in talks regarding the potential project for over a year now, said the initiative would bring more jobs and money to the state. "This is a worthy goal, one that would bring us closer together, create jobs for Missourians quickly and continue to lay a foundation for long-term economic growth and transformation," he said.
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