Huang Hua
Chinese politician and translator
Born
January 25th, 1913
112 years ago
Died
November 24th, 2010
14 years ago — 97 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
China
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Served as the 5th Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China and participated in significant diplomatic initiatives during the 20th century. Worked as a translator, contributing to the exchange of ideas and fostering communication between China and other nations. Represented China in various international forums, enhancing the country's profile on the global stage. His diplomatic career included involvement in the normalization of relations with the United States.
Served as China's Foreign Minister from 1983 to 1988
Participated in the normalization of US-China relations
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