Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China
| Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China | |
|---|---|
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Flag of the PRC | |
| Appointer |
Premier, approved by the National People's Congress |
| Inaugural holder | Zhou Enlai |
| Formation | 1949 |
| Website | http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/ |
The Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China is the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China and one of the country's most important cabinet posts. The Minister usually is also a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
Process of appointment
According to the Constitution of the People's Republic of China, the Minister is nominated by the Premier and confirmed by the National People's Congress or its Standing Committee.[1]
List of Foreign Ministers
| № | Name | Took office | Left office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zhou Enlai | October 1949 | February 1958 |
| 2 | Chen Yi | February 1958 | January 1972 |
| 3 | Ji Pengfei | January 1972 | November 1973 |
| 4 | Qiao Guanhua | November 1973 | December 1976 |
| 5 | Huang Hua | December 1976 | November 1982 |
| 6 | Wu Xueqian | November 1982 | April 1988 |
| 7 | Qian Qichen | April 1988 | March 1998 |
| 8 | Tang Jiaxuan | March 1998 | March 2003 |
| 9 | Li Zhaoxing | March 2003 | April 2007 |
| 10 | Yang Jiechi | April 2007 | 16 March 2013 |
| 11 | Wang Yi | 16 March 2013 | Incumbent |
Notes
- ↑ Article 62 (5) of the Constitution of the People's Republic of China.