Murkowski meets ambassador from China.

• Author: Pilkington, Steve
• Position: Trade - Brief Article

Gov. Frank H. Murkowski encouraged the People's Republic of China to expand its purchases of Alaska's natural resources during a recent meeting with the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, Jiechi Yang.

"China is a good fit for many of Alaska's natural resources," the governor said. "Exports continue to be an important part of our state's economy and it was good to be able to spotlight opportunities with this high-ranking representative of Alaska's fourth-largest export market."

In 2003, China purchased more than $150 million in Alaska products, primarily seafood...