China Vitae : Biography of Yang Jiechi

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

Zhongguo Gongchandang Lijie Zhongyang Weiyuan Dacidian, 1921-2003
Beijing: Zhonggong dangshi chubanshe 2004

XINHUA Online (China View)

Revision History:

Biography Revised: 11/7/2007
Career Data Updated: 3/24/2009

Yang Jiechi 杨洁篪

Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee; Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Born: 1950

Birthplace: Shanghai Municipality

Recent Travel & Appearances

08 Feb 12	TRAVEL	Was in Beijing Municipality China, India pledge closer ties for common development
01 Feb 12	APPEARANCE	China closely watching workers being held in Egypt, FM says
29 Jan 12	TRAVEL	Travelled to Ethiopia, Addis Ababa Top Chinese political advisor's visit helps promote friendship, cooperation with AU, Ethiopia
24 Jan 12	APPEARANCE	Chinese, Israeli leaders congratulate each other on 20th anniversary of bilateral ties
20 Jan 12	APPEARANCE	Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi Talks about the Outcome of Premier Wen Jiabao's Visit to Nepal, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar and Attendance at the Fifth World Future Energy Summit
06 Jan 12	TRAVEL	Travelled to Namibia, Windhoek and met with the following: • Nahas Angula (Prime Minister of Namibia) • Utomi Nujoma (Namibian Foreign Minister) China attaches importance to Africa's concerns, interests: FM
06 Jan 12	APPEARANCE	President Hu Jintao Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with Presidents of Five Central Asian Countries and Ukraine on the 20th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
05 Jan 12	TRAVEL	Travelled to Namibia, Windhoek and met with the following: • Nahas Angula (Prime Minister of Namibia) Namibian PM, Chinese FM discuss relations
04 Jan 12	TRAVEL	Travelled to Nigeria, Niamey and met with the following: • Bazoum Mohamed (Minister of State in Charge of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, African Integration and Overseas Nigeriens) Yang Jiechi Holds Talks with Niger's Foreign Minister Bazoum Mohamed
04 Jan 12	TRAVEL	Travelled to Nigeria, Niamey and met with the following: • Mahamadou Issoufou (President of Niger) Niger's President Issoufou Meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi

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