Compiled from the following sources:
Special biographic research
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2002-2006
Who's Who, Current Chinese Leaders
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2003-2005
Zhongguo Gongchandang Lijie Zhongyang Weiyuan Dacidian, 1921-2003
Beijing: Zhonggong dangshi chubanshe 2004
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 11/7/2007
Career Data Updated: 11/7/2007
Yang Jiechi 杨洁篪
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee; Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Born: 1950
Birthplace: Shanghai Municipality
Biography Highlight
Yang Jiechi, male, Han nationality, is a native of Shanghai. He was born in 1950 and studied at Bath University and the London School of Economics from 1973 to 1975.Recent Career Data
| 2007— | Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2007— | Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| 2005—2007 | Vice-Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| 2002—2007 | Alternate Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2001—2005 | Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Chinese Embassy USA, Washington, DC | |
| 1998—2000 | Vice-Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| 1995—1998 | Assistant Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| 1993—1995 | Deputy Chief of Mission, Chinese Embassy USA, Washington, DC | |
| 1993—1995 | Minister, Chinese Embassy USA, Washington, DC | |
| 1990—1993 | Deputy Director-General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, North American and Oceania Affairs Department |
Recent Travel & Appearances
| 11/30/08 | Yang Jiechi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi pledged joint efforts during their phone conversation to push forward bilateral ties. |
| 11/20/08 | Yang Jiechi and Chen Deming attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting. |
| 10/13/08 | Yang Jiechi addressed the opening ceremony of the 7th Asia-Europe Peopl's Forum. |
| 09/10/08 | Yang Jiechi met with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse. |
| 09/09/08 | Yang Jiechi delivered a speech at a meeting held by the Indian Council of World Affairs and the Institute of Chinese Studies. |
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