Chen at the United Nations headquarters in 1979

Chen Chu (Chinese: 陈楚; Wade–Giles: Ch'en Ch'u; 1917–1996) was a Chinese diplomat. He was born in Rongcheng, Shandong. He was the first ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Japan (1973–1976) and Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations (1977–1980).

His son, Chen Xiaogong, was a lieutenant general who served as deputy commander of the People's Liberation Army Air Force.[1]

References

  1. ^ You Ji (2012). "Meeting the Challenge of the Upcoming PLAAF Leadership Reshuffle". The Chinese Air Force: Evolving Concepts, Roles, and Capabilities (PDF). National Defense University Press. p. 219. ISBN 978-0-16-091386-0.
Preceded byNew office Ambassador of China to Japan 1973–1976 Succeeded byFu Hao Preceded byHuang Hua Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations 1977–1980 Succeeded byLing Qing