China Names Combative Diplomat

Lu Shaye, China's 'wolf-warrior' diplomat, appointed special representative for Europe
Known for his vehement, even aggressive rhetoric toward Western countries, China's ex-ambassador to France arrives at a time when relations between Beijing and Brussels are fraught with tension.
China names combative diplomat as senior envoy for Europe
China has named controversial diplomat and ex-ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, as Special Representative for European Affairs, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday. Lu, 60, earned a reputation for making frequent combative statements during his five-year tenure as Beijing's envoy to Paris,
China names former diplomat Lu Shaye as envoy for Europe
China's Foreign Ministry confirmed on Thursday that Lu Shaye, China's former ambassador to France, has assumed a new position as the Special Representative of the Chinese Government on European Affairs.
China appoints ‘wolf warrior’ ambassador to manage affairs with Europe
China has named one of its most controversial ambassadors to manage its diplomatic relationship with Europe, an appointment that signals a hardening of Beijing’s stance after clashes with the EU over trade and the Ukraine war.
Controversial former Chinese ambassador appointed to European affairs post
China's controversial former ambassador to France Lu Shaye has been appointed to a prestigious post in charge of European affairs, Beijing announced Thursday.
Lu Shaye, China's controversial ex-envoy to France, handed new role for Europe
Lu Shaye, the former Chinese ambassador to France who stoked a series of high-profile controversies during a half-decade in Paris, has been appointed as Beijing's special representative for European affairs.
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