Zhao Jun (diplomat) explained

Zhao Jun
Native Name:赵军
Native Name Lang:sit
Occupation:Diplomat
Party:office =Chinese Ambassador to Norway
Term Start:May 2012
Predecessor:Tang Guoqiang
Office2:Chinese Ambassador to Israel
Term Start2:May 2007
Term End2:June 2011
Predecessor2:Chen Yonglong
Successor2:Gao Yanping

Zhao Jun (born November 1954) is a Chinese ambassador, currently serving in Norway.[1]

Biography

Zhao, a university graduate, started off as a staff member at the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Malta.In 1981 he became a staff member, Attache and Third Secretary, Department of West European Affairs, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. In 1992, he served as the deputy director of the Department of West European Affairs. Between 1996 and 2001 he was a counselor at the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom and in Northern Ireland. In 2007 he replaced Chen Yonglong as Chinese Ambassador to Israel and was relieved from that position in 2011, succeeded by Gao Yanping.[2]

He's now the ambassador to Norway. Zhao is married and has one son.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: China sends new ambassador to Oslo. May 22, 2012. 6 October 2013.
  2. News: Chinese Ambassador says goodbye. 6 October 2013.
  3. Web site: Curriculum Vitae of H.E. Ambassador Zhao Jun. 6 October 2013.