Li Zhiguo (simplified Chinese: 李志国; traditional Chinese: 李志國; pinyin: Lǐ Zhìguó; born October 1956) is a Chinese diplomat and the Chinese ambassador to Libya.[1]
Li Zhiguo | |
|---|---|
李志国 | |
| Chinese Ambassador to Libya | |
| In office July 2013 – July 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Wang Wangsheng |
| Succeeded by | Wang Qimin (acting) |
| 1st Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan | |
| In office September 2011 – July 2013 | |
| Preceded by | New title |
| Succeeded by | Ma Qiang |
| Chinese Ambassador to Bahrain | |
| In office 2006–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Wu Congyong |
| Succeeded by | Yang Weiguo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1956 (age 68) Heilongjiang, China |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party |
| Alma mater | Beijing Foreign Studies University |
Life and career
editLi was born in Heilongjiang, in October 1956. He graduated from Beijing Foreign Studies University, majoring in English language.[citation needed]
From 1997 to 2001 he was China's consulate general in Dubai.[citation needed]
In 2006 he was promoted to become the Chinese Ambassador to Bahrain, a position he held until 2009.[citation needed]
He was China's consulate general in Juba in November 2010, and held that office until August 2011.[citation needed]
In September 2011, he was appointed the Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan by Chinese president Hu Jintao,[2][3] he remained in that position until July 2013, when he was transferred to Tripoli, capital of Libya, and appointed the Chinese Ambassador.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ 国家主席习近平任免驻外大使. 2013-07-31. (in Chinese)
- ^ 中国驻南苏丹首任大使李志国向基尔总统递交国书. 2011-11-16. (in Chinese)
- ^ 李志国大使会见南苏丹武装部队总参谋长霍斯•迈将军. 2013-03-21. (in Chinese)