Kong Quan

Kong Quan (born November 1955) is a Chinese diplomat and politician who served as Chinese Ambassador to France and Monaco from 2008 to 2013.

He is a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

Early life and education
Kong was born in New Delhi, India, in November 1955, to Kong Mai, a journalist. He is the seventy-six grandchildren of Confucius. He attended the Affiliated School of Beijing Foreign Studies University, and graduated from the University of Mons, University of Antwerp and the École nationale d'administration.

Career
Kong joined the Foreign Service in 1977 and has served primarily in Western Europe. In 2002, he became director of the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and held that office until 2006. He subsequently served as director of the Department of European Affairs, and soon reappointed assistant minister of Foreign Affairs.

He was Chinese Ambassador to France in March 2008, in addition to serving as Chinese Ambassador to Monaco.

He was chosen as deputy director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission in 2013, and rose to executive deputy director in November 2015.

Honours and awards

 * 18 May 2013 Legion_Honneur_GO_ribbon.svg Legion of Honour

Personal life
Kong married Wang Yingying, who bore him a daughter.