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A states that Nixon will be leading a Missouri delegation to China "later this year."
According to the , Nixon's office has confirmed that the trip is in the works.
The purpose of the trip? To, "follow up on the partnership opportunities that are being established."
The "mission" as Nixon calls it, will "focus on expanding export markets for Missouri farmers and businesses, developing the , facilitating bi-lateral investment opportunities across the spectrum of Missouri's commercial interests, and advancing educational exchanges between students from Missouri and China."
According to the letter, the delegation will consist of "business, agriculture and community leaders."
