From the Chinese Press

Locke a lesson for many officials

Gary Locke started his political career as Washington state governor and he was US secretary of commerce before becoming US ambassador to China. And though his arrival in China was low profile, the Chinese American has drawn great media attention. His style of functioning deserves discussion whether or not maintaining a low profile reflects his personality, says an article in Southern Metropolis Daily. Excerpts:

Garry Locke and his wife, and their three children carried their luggage at the airport, and drove in an ordinary business-purpose vehicle to the US embassy in Beijing. Locke reportedly even tried to buy coffee with coupons at the Seattle airport in Washington state.