On October 26, 2011, Chinese President Hu Jintao announced the appointment of the following new ambassadors in accordance with a decision made by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.

Ni Jian was appointed ambassador to Iraq, replacing Chang Yi.

Yu Hongyao was appointed ambassador to Maldives, replacing Yang Xiuping.

Luo Xiaoguang was appointed ambassador to Sudan, replacing Li Chengwen.

Zhao Yali was appointed ambassador to Uganda, replacing Sun Heping.

Wang Xiaoyuan was appointed ambassador to Colombia, replacing Gao Zhengyue.

Li Zhiguo was appointed ambassador to South Sudan.