Yao Guang

Yao Guang (Chinese: 姚广; March 1921 – October 25, 2003[1]) was a Chinese diplomat. He was born in Xiyang County, Shanxi. He was Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Dominion of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) (1966–1969), Poland (1970–1971), Canada (1972–1973), Mexico (1973–1977), Egypt (1977–1980), Djibouti (1979–1982) and France (1980–1982). He was a member of the Standing Committee of the 7th National People's Congress (1988–1993).[2]

Preceded by
Xie Kexi
Ambassador of China to Ceylon
1966–1969
Succeeded by
Preceded by Ambassador of China to Poland
1970–1971
Succeeded by
Liu Shuqing
Preceded by Ambassador of China to Canada
1972–1973
Succeeded by
Zhang Wenjin
Preceded by Ambassador of China to Mexico
1973–1977
Succeeded by
Liu Pu
Preceded by
Zhang Tong
Ambassador of China to Egypt
1977–1980
Succeeded by
Liu Chun
Preceded by
new office
Chinese Ambassador to Djibouti
1979–1982
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Han Kehua
Ambassador of China to France
1980–1982
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ "外交部原副部长姚广同志逝世 享年82岁". Xinhua Net (in Chinese). November 17, 2003. Archived from the original on October 18, 2009. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
  2. ^ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, cv