On the morning of May 4, Geneva time, WTO Director-General Ivira announced the appointment of Zhang Xiangchen, Vice Minister of Commerce of China, Ellard, Chief Trade Adviser of the Preparatory Committee of the US House of Representatives, Bogon, French Ambassador to the WTO, and Gonzal, former Minister of Trade of Costa Rica Reis is the Deputy Director-General of the WTO.
Zhang Xiangchen, 56, has worked in the field of international trade for more than 30 years. From 2017 to 2020, he served as China's Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.
According to reports, Zhang Xiangchen has long-term and in-depth research on issues such as the WTO and international trade negotiations.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce of China said on the 5th that this appointment is not only a recognition of Zhang Xiangchen’s own abilities, but also an affirmation of China’s active and constructive role in the WTO over the years.
(Produced by Wu Rui)
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