Lu Shaye
Lu Shaye is a Chinese diplomat known for his outspoken views and controversial statements regarding international relations, particularly in Europe. As China's ambassador to France, he gained notoriety for questioning the sovereignty of former Soviet states and making provocative remarks about Ukraine, which drew significant backlash. Recently, he was appointed as China's special representative for European affairs, a role that underscores Beijing's efforts to assert its influence in the region amidst rising tensions with the United States.
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Lu Shaye made controversial statements regarding the legal status of former Soviet states.
Osaka: el síntoma del giro chino
Panama· 2025-11-18
Then-Chinese ambassador Lu Shaye accused Canada of 'white supremacy' for its treatment of Meng Wanzhou.
What Carney hopes to gain from a Canadian reset with Beijing
Canada· 2025-10-18
Lu Shaye, the special representative of the Chinese government for European affairs, noted the mutual trade partnership.
Прием во македонската амбасада во Пекинг: Продлабочување на можностите за меѓудржавна соработка
North Macedonia· 2025-07-05
Lu Shaye has been appointed as China's Special Envoy for Relations with Europe, known for his tough diplomatic style.
Ο Τραμπ ωθεί την Ε.Ε. πιο κοντά στην Κίνα
Greece· 2025-05-18
Lu Shaye expressed that China feels sympathy for Europe amidst its challenges.
wie Peking von Trump profitiert
Switzerland· 2025-03-07
Lu Shaye, China’s special envoy for European affairs, said he was 'appalled' by Washington’s treatment of its Western allies.
China will ‘resolutely counter’ U.S., Beijing’s top diplomat saysCanada· 2025-03-07
Lu Shaye, China’s special envoy for European Affairs, called on countries to criticize the US for its ties with Russia.
China’s minister Wang Yi slams Trump’s ‘return to the law of the jungle’
United States· 2025-03-07China’s special envoy for European Affairs Lu Shaye said he hopes Europe can reflect on their past policies toward China.
Europe scrambles to rearm as Trump threatens security guarantees and Russian threat looms. Here’s what to knowUnited States· 2025-03-07
Chinese special envoy Lu Shaye expressed shock at how President Trump treated American allies in Europe.
Jutarnji list - Cijela EU jedinstvena oko Ukrajine, protiv je samo Orban!; Idući tjedan u Rijadu jedan od ključnih sastanaka, ide i Zelenski
Croatia· 2025-03-06
Lu expressed his shock at how President Donald Trump treated American allies in Europe.
Jutarnji list - Konačno se o Ukrajini oglasio i Peking i to s oštrom porukom Americi i Rusiji: 'Ovo je užasno!'; Turska: 'Šaljemo vojnike ako treba'Croatia· 2025-03-06
Lu Shaye is a former ambassador of China to France and has been appointed as the Special Representative of the Chinese Government for European Affairs.
„Diplomația navetiștilor”: cine sunt „trimișii speciali” ai Chinei și ce rol joacă în politica externă? China la zi
Romania· 2025-02-21
Lu Shaye sparked fury when, as ambassador to France, he questioned the sovereignty of former Soviet states and Ukraine’s sovereignty over Crimea.
The Guardian view on the US, China and the rest: Trump is opening doors for Xi | Editorial
United Kingdom· 2025-02-17