Director-General: Hu Zhengyue Deputy Director-Generals: Qiu Guohong, Liu Jian, Yang Yanyi Main functions: to keep abreast of and study the circumstances and situations in the Asian region and in the countries in Asia; to be in charge of diplomatic contacts with the region and the countries in the region and other concrete matters related to foreign affairs; to coordinate concrete policies on bilateral contacts with the countries in the region; and to guide Chinese embassies and consulates in the region in their diplomatic work. Tel: 86-10-65962100