China has been without an ambassador in South Korea for more than three months, the longest vacancy since the two countries established diplomatic ties.
Some diplomatic observers said the choice of a new ambassador might reflect the need to consider a growing number of geopolitical challenges, but others said the delay may not have any special significance and suggested Beijing may have other diplomatic priorities.
Beijing has made no announcement on its next ambassador since Xing Haiming left the position on July 10, having served in the role since January 2020. The embassy is currently run by Fang Kun, the charge d'affaires.
Recently vacancies in China's ambassadorial roles to the European Union and the United States have also been left unfilled for an extended period.
In May last year, former foreign vice-minister Xie Feng was appointed as ambassador to Washington, a role that had been vacant for almost five months, the longest period since US-China relations normalised in
Some diplomatic observers said the choice of a new ambassador might reflect the need to consider a growing number of geopolitical challenges, but others said the delay may not have any special significance and suggested Beijing may have other diplomatic priorities.
Beijing has made no announcement on its next ambassador since Xing Haiming left the position on July 10, having served in the role since January 2020. The embassy is currently run by Fang Kun, the charge d'affaires.
Recently vacancies in China's ambassadorial roles to the European Union and the United States have also been left unfilled for an extended period.
In May last year, former foreign vice-minister Xie Feng was appointed as ambassador to Washington, a role that had been vacant for almost five months, the longest period since US-China relations normalised in
2 days ago
