Chinese president appoints new ambassadors

BEIJING -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed the following ambassadors in accordance with a decision from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, an official statement said on Tuesday.

Xu Feihong was appointed ambassador to India, replacing Sun Weidong.

Fu Cong was appointed permanent representative to the United Nations, replacing Zhang Jun.

Cong Peiwu was appointed ambassador to Iran, replacing Chang Hua.

Chang Hua was appointed ambassador to Saudi Arabia, replacing Chen Weiqing.

Yang Renhuo was appointed ambassador to Guinea-Bissau, replacing Guo Ce.

Liu Weimin was appointed ambassador to Tonga, replacing Cao Xiaolin.

Chu Maoming was appointed ambassador to Dominica, replacing Lin Xianjiang.

Li Xiang was appointed ambassador to Eritrea, replacing Cai Ge.