According to the WeChat public account of the Chinese Embassy in Norway, on September 5, 2026, Zhou Jingxing, the new Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Norway, arrived in Norway to take up his new duties.
Ambassador Zhou delivered a written statement at the airport, stating that Norway is one of the Western countries that recognized New China earliest. Over the past 72 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, their relationship has withstood the tests of international events and has maintained stability and sustainable development. The Chinese side wishes to work with the Norwegian side to implement the important consensus reached by the two leaders. We will adhere to the partnership orientation, strengthen high-level exchanges, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, enhance multilateral collaboration, and continuously bring benefits to the people of both countries. Together, we will contribute to world peace and development.
Ambassador Zhou said that he hopes to work hand in hand with people from both China and Norway to enhance understanding and deepen friendship. He also expressed the hope that political mutual trust, practical cooperation, and cultural exchanges between the two countries will reach new heights, thereby creating a beautiful new chapter in China-Norway relations.
According to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zhou Jingxing is the director of the Translation Department. The main responsibilities of this department include translating important national foreign affairs activities, diplomatic documents and instruments into English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. It also coordinates the professional training and business guidance for translators in various languages.
Public information shows that Zhou Jingxing graduated from Dalian Foreign Language University. He has been engaged in translation work for a long time. He served as the Chief English Translator at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Head of the English Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Translation Office, and also held positions such as Deputy Director and Director of the Translation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He also served as the Executive Vice President of the China Translation Association.
