The US Embassy in Beijing has extended its search for a local staff economic specialist position with an IPR focus, with a starting salary of 218,000 RMB/year and excellent benefits. The deadline listed has been extended to October 27. The announcement is found at: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/china/913634/wangcx3/VA-Economic%20Specialist.pdf. The listing is found at: http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/positions-open-to-locally-employed-staff.html. The point of contact for applications is: USEmbassyBJHR@state.gov