'Cautious, good natured' diplomat
By Zhang Jin | China Daily | Updated: 2010-01-05 07:43
When Cui Tiankai was sent to Japan as China's ambassador in 2007, there was much skepticism over his appointment.
Will a diplomat with a sketchy experience dealing with the neighbor be able to do a good job in a country where connections matter?
Indeed, the doubts then appeared well-grounded going by Cui's resume.
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