New EU ambassador takes up post

After nearly a year of vacancy, the new Chinese ambassador to the European Union has taken up his post. „I believe that with joint efforts from both sides, China-EU relations will embrace a brighter future,“ Fu Cong wrote in his welcome message on the website of the Chinese EU representation. He said the EU is „an important partner in the process of Chinese modernization.“ The 57-year-old is an experienced diplomat. He most recently served as Director General of the Arms Control Department at China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.