CHINESE CONSUL-GENERAL TO KHON KAEN VISITS THE MEKONG INSTITUTE

Newly-appointed Chinese Consul-General to Khon Kaen, H.E. Mr. Li Mingang visited the Mekong Institute (MI) on February 1, 2015. Led by Dr. Watcharas Leelawath, MI Director, the MI Chinese staff warmly welcomed him. 

Following a brief presentation of the background and history of MI, highlighting the thematic areas, Dr. Watcharas introduced the current and future activities supported by Chinese Government. H.E. Li expressed that the Chinese Government values MI’s works and contributions to the GMS regional development and that he looks forward to cooperating with MI in the future. Dr. Watcharas appreciated the Chinese Government’s support to the region and MI as well.

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Mrs. Guohua Liu

Director, Sustainable Energy & Environment (SEE) Department

Mrs. Liu Guohua is the Director of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Department at the Mekong Institute. Prior to this role, she worked in the Department of International Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, where she played a key role in shaping and implementing China’s cooperation strategies with UN development agencies. During this time, Mrs. Liu was actively involved in advancing initiatives related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on climate change and green development. Additionally, she contributed to the evaluation of projects funded by various Chinese initiatives, such as the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund, etc.

In addition to her work in the Department of International Economic Affairs, Mrs. Liu has an extensive diplomatic background. She spent 7 years in the Department of African Affairs, followed by a 4-year tenure at the Chinese Embassy in Lao PDR, where she gained deep expertise in both Southeast Asian and African affairs. These diverse experiences have played a crucial role in shaping her approach to sustainable development and international collaboration, particularly in building regional partnerships and tackling global challenges like climate change.

She holds a Master’s degree in Economics, with a specialization in Finance, from the Central University of Finance and Economics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, specializing in International Economics and Trade, from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.