On November 16, 2009, Chinese President Hu Jintao appointed five new ambassadors in line with decisions adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.

Yang Youming was appointed ambassador to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, replacing Huang Xing.

Li Guobang was appointed ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus, replacing Zhao Yali.

Yang Weiguo was appointed ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, replacing Li Zhiguo.

Xia Huang was appointed ambassador to the Republic of Niger, replacing Chen Gonglai.

Gong Yuanxing was appointed ambassador to the Republic of Senegal, replacing Lu Shaye.