Africa / President Xi Jinping Appoints New Ambassadors

BEIJING, China, August 1, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping announced the appointment of the following new Ambassadors in line with decisions adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.

Sun Shuzhong was appointed Ambassador to Morocco, replacing Xu Jinghu.

Wang Hua was appointed Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau, replacing Li Baojun.

Ma Qiang was appointed Ambassador to South Sudan, replacing Li Zhiguo.

Li Zhiguo was appointed Ambassador to Libya, replacing Wang Wangsheng.

Yang Min was appointed Ambassador to Madagascar, replacing Shen Yongxiang.

Shen Yongxiang was appointed Ambassador to Rwanda, replacing Shu Zhan.