On October 25, 2010, Chinese President Hu Jintao announced the appointment of 10 new ambassadors to foreign countries in accordance with a decision made by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC).

Song Aiguo was appointed ambassador to Egypt, replacing Wu Chunhua.

Chen Yuming was appointed ambassador to Australia, replacing Zhang Junsai.

Zhang Zhiliang was appointed ambassador to Qatar, replacing Yue Xiaoyong.

Zhao Lixing was appointed ambassador to Guinea, replacing Huo Zhengde.

Li Baojun was appointed ambassador to Guinea Bissau, replacing Yan Banghua.

Chen Jianfu was appointed ambassador to Georgia, replacing Gong Jianwei.

Wang Donghua was appointed ambassador to Tonga, replacing Fan Guijin.

Xu Jianguo was appointed ambassador to Grenada, replacing Zhang Wanhai.

Shen Zhiliang was appointed ambassador to Bolivia, replacing Qu Shengwu.

Qu Shengwu was appointed ambassador to Uruguay, replacing Li Zhongliang.