Zheng Zeguang
China's new ambassador to the UK, Zheng Zeguang, delivered his first message to British and Chinese citizens residing in the UK on June 7. Closer exchanges and cooperation between China and the UK will serve the interests of both sides, and contribute to world peace, stability and prosperity, according to Zheng.
Zheng, 57, born in Guangdong Province, was appointed ambassador after his predecessor, Liu Xiaoming, concluded his term earlier this year.
Zheng started his diplomatic career in 1986. He has largely concentrated on U.S.-related issues since 1990, when he took up office in the Foreign Ministry's Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs and in China's embassy in the U.S.
He became assistant minister of foreign affairs in 2013 before being promoted to the post of vice minister. He also served as vice mayor of Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province, between 2010 and 2013.