List of ambassadors of China to South Africa
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of China to South Africa. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between China and South Africa.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Kuan Yung | 3 May, 1976 | 26 July, 1979 |
| H. K. Yang | 26 July, 1979 | 12 May, 1989 |
| Wang Fei | 12 May, 1989 | 6 September, 1990 |
| Loh I-cheng | 6 September, 1990 | January, 1998 |
| Xie Zhiheng | 19 December, 1991 | December, 1993 |
| Sun Guotong | January, 1994 | 16 June, 1994 |
| Ji Peiding | 10 July, 1994 | 19 October, 1995 |
| Gu Xin'er | 17 December, 1995 | 29 September, 1997 |
| Wang Xuexian | 12 October, 1997 | December, 1997 |
| Wang Xuexian | 29 December, 1997 | 30 March, 2001 |
| Liu Guijin | 28 December, 2000 | 14 June, 2007 |
| Zhong Jianhua | 31 October, 2006 | 6 April, 2012 |
| Tian Xuejun | 29 October, 2011 | 8 July, 2017 |
| Lin Songtian | 27 April, 2017 | 10 October, 2020 |
| Chen Xiaodong | 18 May, 2020 | 5 July, 2024 |
| Wu Peng | 5 July, 2024 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 22 January 2026, at 05:49 AM (EST).