Zhao Lijian, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman since 2019, has been appointed a deputy director with responsibility for border issues. Photo: Reuters
China’s wolf warrior spokesman Zhao Lijian moves to border role
- Zhao’s new responsibilities will include negotiating maritime and land boundaries with neighbouring countries
- His three years with the foreign ministry’s information department were marked by controversy, including blaming the US for Covid-19
Zhao Lijian, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman since 2019, has been appointed a deputy director with responsibility for border issues. Photo: Reuters
