Director-General: Cai Run Deputy Director-Generals: Qi Zhenhong, Du Wei Main Functions: The Department of Policy Planning reports on issues of overall and strategic importance concerning the global situation and in international relations. It develops diplomatic policies and programs and is involved in the drafting of annual foreign assistance plan. It also drafts important documents and speeches, makes foreign policy pronouncements, and coordinates research and analytical work. It oversees the compilation of China's diplomatic history. Tel: 86-10-65961300