Chinese president appoints new ambassadors

Chinese President Hu Jintao has formally appointed six new ambassadors to foreign countries, according to a statement from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) on Wednesday.

Hu made the appointments in line with decision made by the NPC Standing Committee.

Liu Hanming was appointed ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, replacing Chen Ligang.

Gong Jianzhong was appointed ambassador to Ghana, replacing Yu Wenzhe.

Gu Ziping was appointed ambassador to Slovakia, replacing Chen Jianfu.

Guo Yezhou was appointed ambassador to Bulgaria, replacing Zhang Wanxue.

Wang Fuguo was appointed ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, replacing Liu Wenxin.

Yu Wenzhe was appointed ambassador to Guyana, replacing Zhang Jungao.

Source:Xinhua