Zhang Xinsen

Zhang Xinsen (simplified Chinese: 张鑫森; traditional Chinese: 張鑫森; pinyin: Zhāng Xīnsēn; born July 1953) is a Chinese diplomat and formerly the Chinese Ambassador to South Korea.[1]

Zhang Xinsen
张鑫森
6th Chinese Ambassador to South Korea
In office March 2010 – December 2013
Preceded by	Cheng Yonghua
Succeeded by	Qiu Guohong
Director of the Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry
In office September 2007 – March 2010
Succeeded by	Zhang Ming
Chinese Ambassador to Ireland
In office November 2005 – September 2007
Preceded by	Sha Hailin
Succeeded by	Liu Biwei
Personal details
Born	July 1953 (age 67) Shanghai
Nationality	Chinese
Political party	Communist Party of China
Residence	Beijing
Alma mater	Beijing Foreign Studies University Chinese Academy of Governance John F. Kennedy School of Government
Occupation	Diplomat

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Zhang.

Life and career

Zhang was born in Shanghai, in July 1953. He graduated from Beijing Foreign Studies University. He also studied at Chinese Academy of Governance and John F. Kennedy School of Government as a part-time student.

In November 2005 he was promoted to become the Chinese Ambassador to Ireland, a position he held until September 2007.

In September 2007, he was appointed the director of the Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, he remained in that position until March 2010, when he was transferred to Seoul, capital of South Korea, and appointed the Chinese Ambassador.[2]

References

1. 中国驻韩国大使张鑫森一行参观中国馆. Sina (in Chinese). 2012-06-17.
2. 中国新任驻韩大使张鑫森履新. Chinanews (in Chinese). 2010-04-02.

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