🤝 New Chinese Ambassador Wei Huaxiang Assumes Office in Sri Lanka

Wei Huaxiang has officially assumed duties as the new Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, presenting credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and replacing outgoing envoy Qi Zhenhong. • Diplomatic Focus: Courtesy call paid on Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, with discussions focused on strengthening long-standing bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. • Economic Expertise: Envoy brings an extensive background in economic administration, international trade regulation, and global commercial policy from China’s Ministry of Commerce and Shandong Provincial Government. • Key Portfolios: Served as Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (2022–2025), overseeing major trade, investment, and cross-border economic portfolios; holds a doctorate with expertise in WTO integration, digital trade infrastructure, and balance-of-payments policies. • Sri Lanka Context: The appointment comes at a crucial period for bilateral economic ties, foreign direct investment (FDI), trade policy alignment, and debt restructuring discussions.