Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed the following ambassadors in accordance with a decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, an official statement said on Friday.

Zhou Jingxing was appointed ambassador to Norway, replacing Hou Yue.

Zhou Qian was appointed ambassador to the Czech Republic, replacing Feng Biao.

Hou Yue was appointed ambassador to Italy and San Marino, replacing Jia Guide.

Yao Fei was appointed ambassador to Kiribati, replacing Zhou Limin.

Chen Haiping was appointed ambassador to Fiji, replacing Zhou Jian.

Zhao Xing was appointed ambassador to New Zealand and the Cook Islands, as well as ambassador to the Island of Niue, replacing Wang Xiaolong.