Compiled from the following sources:
Special biographic research
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2002-2006
Who's Who, Current Chinese Leaders
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2003-2005
XINHUA Online (China View)
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 3/22/2018
Career Data Updated: 3/22/2018
Wang Yi 王毅
Member, 19th CPC, Central Committee; Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; State Councilor, State Council
Born: 1953
Birthplace: Beijing Municipality
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 and 18th CPC Central Committees and director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council from 2008 to 2013. In 2013 he became Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Recent Career Data
| 2018— | State Councilor, State Council | |
| 2018— | Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Reelected March 19, 2018) | |
| 2017— | Member, CPC, Central Committee, Central Foreign Affairs Commission | |
| 2017— | Member, CPC, Central Committee, Central LSG for Internet Security and Informationization | |
| 2017— | Member, 19th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2013—2018 | Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| 2012—2017 | 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 |
Recent Travel & Appearances
| 09/27/19 | Wang Yi and Kiribati's President Taneti Mamau sign documents to restore diplomatic relations at the Chinese Permanent Mission to the UN |
| 09/27/19 | Wang Yi delivered a speech at the General Debate of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly |
| 09/26/19 | Wang Yi chaired the Foreign Ministers' Meeting of Ancient Civilizations Forum, calls for exchanges and dialogue among civilizations |
| 09/23/19 | Wang Yi met with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly |
| 09/09/19 | Wang Yi met with Arif Alvi in Islamabad, China, Pakistan vow to deepen cooperation in various fields |
