Wu Bangguo (C), chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), attends a symposium held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of former Vice Premier Huang Hua, in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 25, 2013. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)
BEIJING, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The 100th birth anniversary of former Vice Premier and Foreign Minister Huang Hua was marked Friday in Beijing.
A veteran diplomat, Huang led negotiations with the United States on the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1978, which led to the establishment of diplomatic ties in the following year.
Huang also held several other important posts during his political career, including state councilor and vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the sixth National People's Congress.
Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), attended the commemoration ceremony.
Huang died of illness in Beijing on Nov. 24, 2010 at the age of 98.
Wu Bangguo (R), chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), shakes hands with a relative of former Vice Premier Huang Hua before attending a symposium held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Huang Hua, in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 25, 2013. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)