Chen Mingming, senior communication adviser to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, former Chinese ambassador to New Zealand(2001-2005), former Chinese ambassador to Sweden(2008-2011), director general of Translation Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry(2005-2008), office director and deputy director general of North America and Oceania Department(1991-2001), second secretary, first secretary and assistant to ambassador at Chinese Embassy in the US(1987-1990), graduate of Beijing Foreign Studies University(1973-1977), MA graduate of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tuftts University, (1980-1981)