Prior to joining us, Mr. Chao served as an experienced audit manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, an accounting firm.

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"Elaine Chao is just as much an American as any of the rest of them, " McConnell said.

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Mr. Chao is currently a director of Focus Media, an out-of-home media and advertising network company, NetDragon Websoft Inc.

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In an earnings conference call in February, Sina Chief Executive Charles Chao warned that the company wouldn't be able to convert all of its users by Friday, and said Sina is "working with the applicable regulatory bodies" on implementing the verification procedures.

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Mr. Chao holds a Master of Professional Accounting degree from University of Texas at Austin, an M.

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