Deng Li takes reins as China’s ambassador to France, pledging ‘greater progress’ in ties

Deng Li takes reins as China’s ambassador to France, pledging ‘greater progress’ in ties

[South China Morning Post] - 01/8/2025

The veteran diplomat, who arrived in Paris on Monday, assumes the post from former envoy Lu Shaye.



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