BEIJING (Xinhua) Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed the following ambassadors in accordance with a decision of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, according to a statement from China’s top legislature on Tuesday. Wang Lutong was appointed ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia, replacing Lu Kang. Fang Qiu was appointed ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, replacing Xiao Junzheng. Ma Shengkun was appointed ambassador to Ukraine, replacing Fan Xianrong. Zhao Xiyuan was appointed ambassador to Ireland, replacing He Xiangdong. Lin Ji was appointed ambassador to the Republic of Suriname, replacing Han Jing.
China’s railways see over 200 mln passengers since start of Spring Festival rush
BEIJING (Xinhua) China's railways have transported over 200 million passengers since the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush kicked off on...