Washington's team of officials for East Asia is finally complete as the Senate confirmed on Thursday.... former Air Force General David Stilwell's appointment as the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
The post had remained empty for more than two years despite major challenges in the region.
It's been nearly eight months since U.S. President Trump nominated the former career fighter pilot.
The new top diplomat for East Asia has degrees related to South Korea and China, .... and can speak Korean, Chinese and some Japanese.