Wang Lutong
# Wang Lutong

Wang Lutong (Chinese: 王鲁彤; born 1 September, 1969) is a Chinese diplomat.

## Biography

* In 1992, he entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.
* From 1992 to 1996, he was attached the Information Department.
* From 1996 to 2000, he was third secretary in the Chinese Embassy in London.
* From 2000 to 2002, he was third secretary, Deputy Director of the Information Department.
* From 2002 to 2003, he was second secretary, Director of the Department of West Europe Affairs.
* From 2003 to 2005, he was first secretary, counsellor in the General Office.
* From 2005 to 2007, he was counsellor and Director of the Office of Foreign Affairs Leading Group of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
* From 2007 to 2011, he was Associate Counsel to the Office of Foreign Affairs Leading Group, CPC Central Committee
* From 2011 to 2013, he was Counsel of the Office of Foreign Affairs Leading Group, CPC Central Committee
* From 2013 to 2017, he was designated Chinese ambassador to New Zealand where he is since November 26, 2013 accredited.
* From 2017 to 2019, he was deputy director of the Foreign Ministry Protocol Department.
* In 2019, he was appointed director of the Foreign Ministry European Affairs Department.
* He is also accredited in Avarua (Cook Islands) and Alofi, Niue (Niue).
* He is married and has one son.
