China sends envoy to Libya after embassy shuttered for more than a decade

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jevans NyabiageFebruary 11, 2026 at 09:00 AM

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China has appointed Ma Xueliang as its new ambassador to Libya, signaling a renewed diplomatic presence after its embassy in Tripoli reopened in November. The embassy had been closed in 2014 due to security concerns stemming from the Libyan civil war. China initially shuttered its embassy and evacuated citizens in 2011 following the ousting of Muammar Gaddafi, briefly reopening it before the 2014 closure. Ma Xueliang's appointment was confirmed after meeting with the Libyan charge d’affaires in Beijing on January 27. The reopening and appointment reflect China's efforts to re-engage with Libya while maintaining a neutral stance.

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