Zhang Yesui has been appointed China's ambassador to the United Nations, replacing Wang Guangya, it was announced on Friday.
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Chinese President Hu Jintao appointed Zhang in line with decisions adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, said an official statement.
(Xinhua News Agency October 11, 2008)