Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China is an executive agency responsible for foreign relations between the People's Republic of China
and other countries in the world. The agency is led by the Foreign Minister
. The current minister is Yang Jiechi. The agency has its headquarters in Chaoyang District
, Beijing.
It is one of several ministries under the State Council of the People's Republic of China
. It is sometimes abbreviated or referred to as MFA.
The agency is responsible for formulating foreign policies, decisions, foreign affairs documents, and statements in regards to the PRC
. It also negotiates and signs bilateral and multilateral foreign treaties and agreements. The agency also dispatches foreign affairs representatives to other countries.
It represents P. R. China's interest in United Nations
conferences, inter-governmental meetings, and the activities of international organizations. MOFA advises the central government in formulating diplomatic strategies, guidelines, and policies.
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
and other countries in the world. The agency is led by the Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China
The Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China is the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China and one of the country's most important cabinet posts...
. The current minister is Yang Jiechi. The agency has its headquarters in Chaoyang District
Chaoyang District, Beijing
Chaoyang District is a district of Beijing, China.Chaoyang is home to the majority of Beijing's many foreign embassies, the well-known Sanlitun bar street, as well as Beijing's growing CBD. The Olympic Park, built for the 2008 Summer Olympics, is also in Chaoyang...
, Beijing.
It is one of several ministries under the State Council of the People's Republic of China
State Council of the People's Republic of China
The State Council of the People's Republic of China , which is largely synonymous with the Central People's Government after 1954, is the chief administrative authority of the People's Republic of China. It is chaired by the Premier and includes the heads of each governmental department and agency...
. It is sometimes abbreviated or referred to as MFA.
The agency is responsible for formulating foreign policies, decisions, foreign affairs documents, and statements in regards to the PRC
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
. It also negotiates and signs bilateral and multilateral foreign treaties and agreements. The agency also dispatches foreign affairs representatives to other countries.
It represents P. R. China's interest in United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
conferences, inter-governmental meetings, and the activities of international organizations. MOFA advises the central government in formulating diplomatic strategies, guidelines, and policies.
Organization
- The General Office (办公厅)
- The Department of Policy Planning (政策研究司)
- The Department of Asian AffairsDepartment of Asian Affairs (People's Republic of China)Department of Asian Affairs is a department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. As of 2009 Yang Yanyi is the director-general of the department. The department focuses on countries in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia.-External links:*...
(亚洲司) - The Department of West Asian and North African Affairs (西亚北非司)
- The Department of African Affairs (非洲司)
- The Department of European-Central Asian Affairs (欧亚司)
- The Department of European Affairs (欧洲司)
- The Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs (北美大洋洲司)
- The Department of Latin American Affairs (拉丁美洲司)
- The Department of International Organizations and Conferences (国际司)
- The Department of Arms Control (军控司)
- The Department of Treaty and Law (条约法律司)
- The Information Department (新闻司)
- The Protocol Department (礼宾司)
- The Department of Consular Affairs (领事司)
- The Department of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs (港澳台司)
- The Department of Translation and Interpretation (翻译室)
- The Department of Foreign Affairs Management (外事管理司)
- The Department of External Security Affairs (涉外安全事务司)
- The Department of Personnel (干部司)
- The Bureau for Retired Personnel (离退休干部局)
- The Administrative Department (行政司)
- The Department of Finance (财务司)
- The Bureau of Archives (档案馆)
- The Department of Supervision (监察局)
- The Bureau for Chinese Diplomatic Missions Abroad (国外工作局)
- The Department of Services for Foreign Ministry Home and Overseas Offices (服务局)
See also
- Ministries of ChinaMinistries of China-List of ministries of the People's Republic of China:There are 22 ministries in the State Council of the People's Republic of China.-Other agencies under the State Council:-See also:*State Council of the People's Republic of China-External links:**...
- China Foreign Affairs UniversityChina Foreign Affairs UniversityThe China Foreign Affairs University in Beijing, People's Republic of China is a highly selective university for diplomats.- History :...