Chinese Ambassador to Qatar | |
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Inaugural holder | Hu Changlin |
Formation | 1 November 1988 |
The Chinese Ambassador to Qatar is the official representative of the People's Republic of China to the State of Qatar.
Coordinates: 25°21′42″N51°30′10″E / 25.361696°N 51.502830°E [2]
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