List of ambassadors of China to the United States
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of China to United States. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between China and United States.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Wu Chaoshu | 1928 | 1931 |
| Yan Huiqing | 1931 | 1933 |
| Shi Zhàoji | 1933 | 1936 |
| Wang Zhengting | 1936 | 1938 |
| Hú Shì | 29 October, 1938 | 1 September, 1942 |
| Wèi Dàomíng | 1942 | 1946 |
| Gù Wéijun | 27 June, 1946 | 21 March, 1956 |
| Dong Xianguang | 1956 | 1958 |
| Yè Gongchao | July 1958 | November 1961 |
| Jiang Tíngfú | 1961 | 1965 |
| Zhou Shukai | 1965 | 1971 |
| Shen Jiànhóng | 9 April, 1971 | 31 December, 1978 |
| Chai Zemin | 23 February, 1979 | 27 December, 1982 |
| Zhang Wenjin | 4 March, 1983 | 10 April, 1985 |
| Han Xu | 3 May, 1985 | 18 August, 1989 |
| Zhu Qizhen | 20 October, 1989 | 30 March, 1993 |
| Li Daoyu | 8 April, 1993 | February, 1998 |
| Li Zhaoxing | 11 March, 1998 | 30 January, 200 |
| Yang Jiechi | 18 February, 2001 | 6 March, 2005 |
| Zhou Wenzhong | 3 April, 2005 | 1 March, 2010 |
| Zhang Yesui | 14 March, 1910 | 24 February, 2013 |
| Cui Tiankai | 2 April, 2013 | 23 June, 2021 |
| Qin Gang | 28 July, 2021 | 5 January, 2023 |
| Xie Feng | 23 May, 2023 | Incumbent |
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