Masato Kitera (木寺 昌人, Kitera Masato) is a Japanese diplomat. He is the current Japanese Ambassador to China.[1] He was theoretically preceded by Shinichi Nishimiya, who died unexpectedly before traveling to China to present his credentials.[2]
Masato Kitera | |
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| Japanese Ambassador to China | |
| Assumed office 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Yoichi Suzuki |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Japanese |
References
edit- ^ "Japan picks Masato Kitera as ambassador to China". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ^ Smith, Sheila A. (2012-09-17). "Ambassador Shinichi Nishimiya, 1952–2012". Council on Foreign Relations Asia Unbound. Retrieved 2012-10-12.