BEIJING, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao has formally appointed seven new ambassadors to foreign countries, according to a statement from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) on Friday.
Hu made the appointments in line with decision made by the NPC Standing Committee.
Huang Songfu was appointed ambassador to Mozambique, replacing Tian Guangfeng.
Zhang Xiyun was appointed ambassador to Ukraine, replacing Zhou Li.
Fang Li was appointed ambassador to Moldova, replacing Shi Longzhuang.
Hu Yeshun was appointed ambassador to Latovia, replacing Cheng Wenju.
Chai Xi was appointed ambassador to Malaysia, replacing Liu Jian.
Liu Jian was appointed ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Luo Zhaohui.
Fan Xianrong was appointed ambassador to Tajikistan, replacing Zuo Xueliang.