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Yao Guang

1921 – 2003

Chinese diplomat

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About Yao Guang

Lived 1921 – 2003 (aged 81–82). Yao Guang was a Chinese politician and diplomat.

Yao Guang (; March 1921 – October 25, 2003 ) was a Chinese diplomat. He was born in Xiyang County, Shanxi. He was Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Dominion of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) (1966–1969), Poland (1970–1971), Canada (1972–1973), Mexico (1973–1977), Egypt (1977–1980), Djibouti (1979–1982) and France (1980–1982). He was a member of the Standing Committee of the 7th National People's Congress (1988–1993).

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Important facts

Born
1921
Birth century
Positions held
National People's Congress deputy, Member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Yao Guang's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Yao Guang?

Chinese diplomat

When was Yao Guang born?

Yao Guang was born in 1921.

When did Yao Guang die?

Yao Guang died on 25 October 2003.

What was Yao Guang's occupation?

Yao Guang was a politician and diplomat.

What nationality was Yao Guang?

Yao Guang was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yao Guang

· Wikidata: Q10943305

· DBpedia: Yao Guang

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