BEIJING - President Xi Jinping has appointed five new ambassadors, upon approval from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, according to a statement by the national legislature.

Bai Tian was appointed ambassador to Malaysia, replacing Huang Huikang.

Xiao Qian was appointed ambassador to Indonesia, replacing Xie Feng.

Yao Jing was appointed ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Sun Weidong.

Tan Jian was appointed ambassador to Ethiopia, replacing La Yifan.

Li Baorong was appointed ambassador to Venezuela, replacing Zhao Bentang.