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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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.
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Yao Guang was a politician and diplomat.
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Yao Guang was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yao Guang. https://biography.guide/yao-guang/
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