Jiang Zaidong (Chinese: 姜再冬; pinyin: Jiāng Zàidōng; born February 1970) is a Chinese diplomat who served as Chinese Ambassador to Laos from October 2018[1][2] to July 2024.
Jiang Zaidong | |
|---|---|
姜再冬 | |
| Chinese Ambassador to Laos | |
| In office October 2018 – 5 July 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Xi Jinping |
| Preceded by | Wang Wentian |
| Succeeded by | Fang Hong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1970 (age 54) China |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party |
| Children | 1 |
Biography
editBorn in February 1970, he joined the foreign service in 1992, and has served primarily in Vietnam. In 2017, he was appointed deputy director of Department of Asian Affairs, he remained in that position until October 2018, when he was appointed Chinese Ambassador to Laos according the National People's Congress decision.[3] He was succeeded by Fang Hong on 5 July 2024.[4]
Personal life
editHe is married and has a daughter.[5]
References
edit- ^ Zhang, Jianhua; Chanthaphaphone, Mixayboua (25 November 2021). "Interview: China-Laos Railway demonstrates spirit of community with shared future, says Chinese envoy". news.cn. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ Zsombor, Peter (2 December 2021). "China Launches High-Speed Rail Through Laos in First Leg of SE Asia Corridor". voanews.com. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ Jiang Ziwen (蒋子文) (3 November 2018). 外交部亚洲司副司长姜再冬履新驻老挝大使. thepaper (in Chinese). Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Chinese president appoints new ambassadors". Xinhua News Agency. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ 姜再冬大使简历. china-embassy.org (in Chinese). 26 June 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2021.