Liu Jianchao is Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. He was previously Director of the Foreign Ministry Information Department and became widely known when he served as Chief Spokesperson. He has held key overseas posts, including as China’s Ambassador to the Philippines and Indonesia. In 2022, Minister Liu was appointed to his current position and oversees party-to-party exchanges with foreign political parties. He is recognized for his diplomatic skills, particularly in the Southeast Asia region, and continues to play a significant role in China’s foreign policy.