Graham Fletcher (diplomat)
Graham Fletcher | |
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| Australian Ambassador to China | |
| Assumed office August 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jan Adams |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Graham Fletcher is an Australian diplomat. He was appointed Australian Ambassador to China in August 2019, in place of Jan Adams.
Career[]
Fletcher holds the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) from the University of Sydney. He joined the Department of Foreign Affairs in 1983.[1]
Fletcher has been described by ABC News as "a top China specialist who has served three postings in China as an Australian diplomat and is fluent in Mandarin".[2] He has held the positions of Third Secretary, Beijing (1986–1988); Deputy Consul-General, Nouméa (1992–1994); Counsellor, Beijing (1997–2000); Deputy Head of Mission, Beijing (2004–2008); Head of DFAT North Asia Division (2008–2010; 2015–2019); and Deputy Head of Mission, Washington, D.C. (2011–2013). He led the Australian team in negotiations over the China–Australia Free Trade Agreement which was completed in 2014.[1]
Personal life[]
Fletcher is married with three children.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Ambassador to the People's Republic of China". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ Zhou, Christina (29 March 2019). "Australia appoints top diplomat to China as Scott Morrison plans $44m to 'turbo charge' Beijing ties". ABC News. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
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