James Sasser

U.S. Ambassador to China, served as ambassador during the Clinton administration.
Chinese name guide
Pronunciation: shàng mù jié
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Family Name: The surname 尚 (Shàng) has several origins. One theory links it to Jiang Taigong, a legendary strategist who assisted King Wu of Zhou in overthrowing the Shang Dynasty and was subsequently enfeoffed in the state of Qi. His descendants adopted the surname 尚 as a sign of reverence. Another theory connects it to the tenth son of King Wen of Zhou, whose descendants took the surname after the fiefdom of 尚. Additionally, some 尚 surnames originate from少数民族's name changes.
Given Name: Admiring and aspiring to excellence and outstanding individuals.
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