Say hello to Guo Jiakun! 🎉
On Monday, Guo Jiakun, born in 1980, stepped up to the microphone for the first time as the new spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry. He is the 35th person to hold this important position.
But what does a spokesperson do? 🤔
A spokesperson speaks on behalf of an organization or government. In Guo’s case, he shares news and answers questions about China’s relationships with other countries around the world.
A little history lesson! 📚
The Chinese Foreign Ministry started its spokesperson system way back in 1983. That means for over 40 years, they have been talking to the world through these spokespersons. Amazing, right?
Fun fact: The Foreign Ministry is the only government department in China that holds press conferences every working day! 🗓️
Why is this important? 🌍
By sharing information regularly, they help people inside and outside China understand what the country is doing in the world. This helps build friendships and cooperation between China and other nations.
So next time you hear Guo Jiakun speaking on the news, you’ll know he’s helping to connect China with the rest of the world! 🌐
Reference(s):
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun makes debut
cgtn.com
