12 Facts About Liu Jianchao

Liu Jianchao is a Chinese diplomat and politician who is the current head of the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party, in office since June 2022.

Liu Jianchao has served as Chinese ambassador to the Philippines and Indonesia.

Liu Jianchao studied International Relations at Oxford University from 1986 to 1987 and then began work with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in its Translation Office.

Liu Jianchao went on to hold various positions in departments and embassies, including the first secretary of the Chinese embassy in the United Kingdom from 1995 to 1998, counselor at the Information Department from 1998 to 2000, and deputy director-general of the Information Department from 2001 to 2006.

Liu Jianchao was seconded to Liaoning Province as the deputy party secretary of Xingcheng from 2000 to 2001.

In January 2009, Liu Jianchao was replaced as the director-general of the Information Department as well as the head spokesperson of the ministry by Ma Zhaoxu.

At his farewell reception attended by ministry officials and journalists, Liu Jianchao expressed his pleasure and gratitude at being able to participate in the Information Department's work in a period of complex and rapid changes for both China and the world.

Liu Jianchao was appointed as the ambassador to the Philippines.

Liu Jianchao presented his letter of credence in March 2009.

Liu Jianchao presented his letter of credence to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on 9 March 2012.

Liu Jianchao was a member of the 19th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

In June 2022, Liu Jianchao was appointed head of the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party, succeeding Song Tao.