Li Daoyu

Li Daoyu (Chinese: 李道豫; born 1932) is a Chinese retired diplomat who served as the Chinese Ambassador to the United States between 1993 and 1998.

Li Daoyu
李道豫
Chinese Ambassador to the United States
In office 1993–1998
Preceded by	Zhu Qizhen
Succeeded by	Li Zhaoxing
Personal details
Born	1932 (age 92–93) Hefei, Anhui, China
Political party	Chinese Communist Party
Alma mater	University of Shanghai
Occupation	Diplomat

In this Chinese name, the family name is Li (李).

Early life

In August 1932, Li was born in Hefei, Anhui province, China.^[1]

Education

Li graduated from the University of Shanghai in 1952.^{[citation needed]}

Career

In 1952, Li entered the foreign ministry of PRC. From 1952 to 1983, he was an official of the international section of the Ministry and was promoted to vice section chief. In 1983, Li became the vice delegate to Geneva. From 1984 to 1988, Li served as the international section chief of the foreign ministry. In 1988, he became the assistant to the Foreign Minister. From 1990 to 1993, he was the delegate and ambassador to United Nations. From 1993 to 1998, Li served as the PRC's ambassador to the United States. From 1998, Li served in the National People's Congress until his retirement in 2004.^[2]