On April 20, 2007, President Hu Jintao of the People's Republic of China announced the appointment of the following new ambassadors in accordance with a decision made by the National People's Congress Standing Committee.

Zheng Qingdian was appointed the new ambassador to Bangladesh, replacing Chai Xi.

Li Huaxin was appointed the new ambassador to Syria, replacing Zhou Xiuhua.

Chai Xi was appointed the new ambassador to Malta, replacing Liu Zhengxiu.

Zhang Junsai was appointed the new ambassador to Australia, replacing Fu Ying.

Li Qiangmin was appointed the new ambassador to Zambia, replacing Li Baodong.

Zheng Xianglin was appointed the new ambassador to Nepal, replacing Sun Heping.

Zhi Zhaolin was appointed the new ambassador to Slovenia, replacing Wang Fuyuan.

Gao Jian was appointed the new ambassador to Norway, replacing Chen Naiqing.