Archive · 1 Oct 2025
China Names Liu Haixing to Lead International Department
China's ruling party has appointed Liu Haixing as the new head of its International Department, which handles diplomatic ties.
He replaces Liu Jianchao, who hasn't been seen since July, raising questions.
Liu Haixing is a veteran diplomat with experience in European affairs, including a past role in Paris.
The International Department focuses on building relationships with political parties globally.
Liu Jianchao's disappearance highlights the secrecy around changes in the Communist Party.
Liu Haixing appointed as head of the Communist Party’s International Department.
Replaces Liu Jianchao, who has not been seen since July.
The International Department focuses on building ties with political parties.
Liu Haixing has decades of experience in European affairs.
Liu Jianchao's absence underscores the opacity within the Communist Party.
- Who
- Liu Haixing, Communist Party of China
- What
- Appointed head of the International Department
- When
- Announcement Wednesday
- Where
- China
- Why
- To lead the party's diplomatic arm.
Critics
Supporters
Anti-corruption Campaign
Critics
Critics argue the anti-corruption campaign is used to remove rivals and tighten control.
Supporters
The anti-corruption campaign strengthens party discipline.
- New Head
- Liu Haixing
- Previous Head
- Liu Jianchao
- Liu Haixing's Previous Role
- Executive Vice-Director of the General Office of the National Security Commission
- Department's Influence
- Acts as the party’s diplomatic arm
- Liu Jianchao's Last Seen
- July 2023
