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Biography Highlight

Wang Yi, male, Han nationality, is a native of Beijing. He was born in 1953, entered the work force in 1969, graduated from Beijing International Studies University (Beijing 2nd Foreign Studies University) with a Bachelor Degree in 1982, and holds a Master Degree in Economics. Wang Yi has been with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for most of his career. He is a distinguished diplomat who has served in Japan, and worked for many years in the Asian Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Wang Yi was promoted to vice minister in 2001 and became ambassador to Japan in 2004. He was a member of the 17th CPC Central Committee and director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council from 2008 to 2013.

Recent Career Data

2013—	Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs	§
2012—	Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee
2008—2013	Director, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council	§
2007—2012	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee
2004—2007	Ambassador, Chinese Embassy Japan, Tokyo
2001—2004	Vice-Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1998—2001	Assistant to the Foreign Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1998—2001	Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Policy Research Office
1995—1998	Chief, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Asian Affairs Department
1994—1995	Deputy Chief, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Asian Affairs Department

Recent Travel & Appearances

03/03/14	Chinese, Russian FMs exchange opinions on #Ukraine crisis #Russia #China
02/25/14	#China, #Tanzania to strengthen ties
02/25/14	Foreign Minister Wang Yi Meets with Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt #China #Sweden
02/23/14	Chinese FM visits #Iraq on regional issues #China
02/23/14	Wang Yi Meets with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi #China #Iraq