Wang Guangya

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This is a Chinese name; the family name is Wang (ηŽ‹)

Wang Guangya (ηŽ‹ε…‰δΊš) (b. 1950) is a Chinese diplomat who is China's Vice Minister of foreign affairs and permanent representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations.Wang was also President of the UN Security Council for the month of February 2004,

He is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University.[1]

According to a recent profile of Wang in the New York Times Magazine, he is considered the top contender for the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs in Beijing when its current occupant retires in 2007[1].

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[edit] Iran's nuclear program

On May 3, when Britain and France introduced a U.N. Security Council resolution insisting Iran end its nuclear program, Wang commented, "I don't think this draft as it stands now will produce good results. I think it's tougher than expected."[2]

[edit] General Life Facts

Born in Jiangsu Province of China in 1950. Wang Guangya is married and has a son. Studied in United States and Britain.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Alumni News. Johns Hopkins Magazine (February, 2004).
  2. ^ "Britain, France Introduce Iran Resolution", ABC News, 3 May, 2006.

[edit] External links