On April 13, 2010, Chinese President Hu Jintao announced the appointment of five new ambassadors to foreign countries, in accordance with a decision made by the National People's Congress Standing Committee.

Wang Leyou was appointed ambassador to Comoros, replacing Tao Weiguang.

Bu Jianguo was appointed ambassador to Laos, replacing Pan Guangxue.

Pan Guangxue was appointed ambassador to Cambodia, replacing Zhang Jinfeng.

Tian Changchun was appointed ambassador to Armenia, replacing Hong Jiuyin.

Zhang Xinsen was appointed ambassador to the Republic of Korea.