China, Europe and Lu Shaye

Lu Shaye, China's 'wolf-warrior' diplomat, appointed special representative for Europe
Known for his vehement, even aggressive rhetoric toward Western countries, China's ex-ambassador to France arrives at a time when relations between Beijing and Brussels are fraught with tension.
China appoints ‘wolf warrior’ ambassador to manage affairs with Europe
Former ambassador to France Lu Shaye, who enraged many in Europe in 2023 when he questioned the sovereignty of former Soviet states and whether Crimea was part of Ukraine, had been appointed China’s special representative for European affairs, the foreign ministry said.
Lu Shaye, China’s controversial ex-envoy to France, handed new role for Europe
Appointment of experienced diplomat known for abrasive style and high-profile fallouts comes at delicate time for Sino-European relations.
China Names Combative Diplomat as Senior Envoy for Europe
Lu, 60, earned a reputation for making frequent combative statements during his five-year tenure as Beijing's envoy to Paris, which ended in December. These included his 2023 claim that ex-Soviet states had "no effective status in international law",
Controversial former Chinese ambassador appointed to European affairs post
China's controversial former ambassador to France Lu Shaye has been appointed to a prestigious post in charge of European affairs, Beijing announced Thursday.
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