Wang Yi
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Wang Yi is a politician of the People's Republic of China
. As professional diplomat, he formerly served as vice Foreign Minister and Chinese ambassador to Japan
. He is the current director of Taiwan Affairs Office
of the State Council
of PRC.
, Wang was sent to Northeast China after graduating from high school in September 1969. He served in Northeast Construction Army Corps in Heilongjiang Province for 8 years. In December 1977, Wang returned to Beijing, and in the same, was enrolled in the department of Asian and African language of Beijing International Studies University
(BISU), studying Japanese language. He graduated in February 1982, with a bachelor's degree.
in the United States. Soon after his return, he was promoted to Minister assistant and the director of office of policy research. From September 1999, Wang studied international relations at China Foreign Affairs University
and obtained a master's degree. In February 2001, Wang was elevated to deputy Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in charge of Asian affairs. He was then the youngest deputy Minister.
In September 2004, Wang was appointed as the ambassador to Japan and he served in this post until September, 2007. In June 2008, Wang succeeded Chen Yunlin
as the director of Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council.
Wang's wife is the daughter of Qian Jiadong, the foreign affairs secretary of Zhou Enlai
.
Wang is a current member of 17th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
. As professional diplomat, he formerly served as vice Foreign Minister and Chinese ambassador to Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. He is the current director of Taiwan Affairs Office
Taiwan Affairs Office
The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council is an administrative agency under the State Council of the People's Republic of China. It is responsible for setting and implementing guidelines and policies related to Taiwan, as stipulated by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and...
of the State Council
State Council of the People's Republic of China
The State Council of the People's Republic of China , which is largely synonymous with the Central People's Government after 1954, is the chief administrative authority of the People's Republic of China. It is chaired by the Premier and includes the heads of each governmental department and agency...
of PRC.
Early life and education
Born in BeijingBeijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, Wang was sent to Northeast China after graduating from high school in September 1969. He served in Northeast Construction Army Corps in Heilongjiang Province for 8 years. In December 1977, Wang returned to Beijing, and in the same, was enrolled in the department of Asian and African language of Beijing International Studies University
Beijing International Studies University
Beijing International Studies University is a comprehensive university under the administration of Beijing Municipal Government. It is located in Chaoyang District, Beijing, China...
(BISU), studying Japanese language. He graduated in February 1982, with a bachelor's degree.
Career
Upon graduation, Wang was sent to the Asian section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and began his career as a diplomat. In September 1989, he was sent to the Chinese Embassy in Japan and served there for 5 years. When he returned to China in March 1994, Wang was appointed as vice section chief of Asian section of the Ministry and was promoted to section chief the next year. From August 1997 to February 1998, Wang was a visiting scholar at institute of foreign relations of Georgetown UniversityGeorgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
in the United States. Soon after his return, he was promoted to Minister assistant and the director of office of policy research. From September 1999, Wang studied international relations at China Foreign Affairs University
China Foreign Affairs University
The China Foreign Affairs University in Beijing, People's Republic of China is a highly selective university for diplomats.- History :...
and obtained a master's degree. In February 2001, Wang was elevated to deputy Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in charge of Asian affairs. He was then the youngest deputy Minister.
In September 2004, Wang was appointed as the ambassador to Japan and he served in this post until September, 2007. In June 2008, Wang succeeded Chen Yunlin
Chen Yunlin
Chen Yunlin is the current chairman of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits , the body responsible for negotiations with Taiwan in the People's Republic of China.-Biography:...
as the director of Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council.
Wang's wife is the daughter of Qian Jiadong, the foreign affairs secretary of Zhou Enlai
Zhou Enlai
Zhou Enlai was the first Premier of the People's Republic of China, serving from October 1949 until his death in January 1976...
.
Wang is a current member of 17th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.