John Locke announced as the new U.S. ambassador to China . Former US defense secretary seen by passing Chinese traveler . Meanwhile , one blogger commented , `` You people out of China might think this photo is too ordinary and ca n't see much out of it , but for Chinese it 's shocking . '' Locke was at Starbucks without any security and carrying his own briefcase . Bloggers impressed by his understated style compared with Chinese diplomats .
John Locke announced as the new U.S. ambassador to China . Former US defense secretary seen by passing Chinese traveler . Locke was at Starbucks without any security and carrying his own briefcase . Bloggers impressed by his understated style compared with Chinese diplomats .