(1938.9.25-) Vice Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Republic of China (1974.7-1979.2)

Born in Changsha, Hunan Province, Wang Hairong graduated from Russian Department of Beijing Normal Institute in 1964 and then entered Beijing Foreign Languages Institute to pursue further study in English. In November 1965, she joined Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From July 1971 to May 1972, she served as Deputy Director General of Protocol Department and participated in the reception of Henry Kissinger in his secret visit to China and in the reception of Richard Nixon in his visit to China subsequently. From May 1972 to July 1974, she was Assistant Foreign Minister in charge of protocol. After April 1984, she served as Deputy Chief of the Counsellor's Office of the State Council.