Li Zhaoxing

Li Zhaoxing (Chinese: 李肇星; pinyin: Lǐ Zhàoxīng; born 20 October 1940 in Jiaonan, Qingdao, Shandong) is a Chinese diplomat and politician. He served as the Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China from 2003 to 2007.[1]

Li Zhaoxing
李肇星
9th Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
17 March 2003  27 April 2007
PremierWen Jiabao
Preceded byTang Jiaxuan
Succeeded byYang Jiechi
Personal details
Born (1940-10-20) 20 October 1940
Jiaonan, Shandong, Republic of China
Political partyCommunist Party of China
SpouseQin Xiaomei
ChildrenHehe
Alma materPeking University

He graduated from Peking University in 1964. He worked as a diplomat in Africa before becoming Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1990 and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1995, permanent representative to the United Nations in 1993, ambassador to the United States in 1998, and Foreign Minister in 2003.

He was initially appointed as one of the Elders but chose not to continue with the role. He is a professor at Peking University. He is married, and has one son.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Li Zhaoxing". www.fmprc.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
  2. "Li Zhaoxing 李肇星". chinavitae.com. chinavitae.com.
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