US to nominate Sen. Baucus as Ambassador to China

December 19, 2013 09:44

President Barack Obama plans to nominate Sen. Max Baucus, (D., Mont.) to be the US ambassador to China, people familiar with the decision said Wednesday.

Baucus, who is 72 years old and in his sixth Senate term, has said he won't seek re-election next year. His post requires Senate confirmation and he isn't likely to quit his Senate seat before he is confirmed.

The White House declined to comment on the matter.

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