Chinese President Hu Jintao has appointed new ambassadors to four countries on Monday, in accordance with a decision made by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.

Zhang Xiyun was appointed the new ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan, replacing Zhou Xiaopei.

Geng Wenbing was appointed the new ambassador to the Republic of Seychelles, replacing Chen Meifen (female).

Zhang Jinfeng (female) was appointed the new ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia, replacing Hu Qianwen.

Lu Shaye was appointed the new ambassador to the Republic of Senegal.

Source: Xinhua