Canada nominated a key economic advisor on Wednesday as its new ambassador to China, hoping to kickstart dialogue and ease a diplomatic standoff with the world's second-largest economy.

Ugandan-born, Oxford-educated Dominic Barton, 56, helped shape the economic policies of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government and is said to be well-known in Beijing, which must still formally accept his appointment.

China is also expected to soon nominate its own ambassador to Canada, Cong Peiwu, who served until recently as head of its Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs.

Both nations have been without representation for months after Ottawa sacked its envoy for contradicting its official position on a Chinese tech executive's arrest, and China's ambassador moved on to a new post in Paris.&nbsp;

Relations nosedived after Canada detained Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou during a stopover in Vancouver last December. The United States wants to put her on trial for allegedly violating Iran sanctions and lying about it to US banks.

Nine days after her arrest, Beijing detained two Canadians&nbsp;former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor and accused them of espionage, in a move widely viewed as retaliation.

Barton was based in Shanghai from 2004 to 2009 as the Asia chairman for consulting firm McKinsey. He then served nine years as a global managing partner for the company.

"An expert in the region, he is exceptionally well-suited to represent Canada and advance Canadian interests at this critical time," Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a statement.

At a news conference, she added that Barton would have a direct line to Trudeau's office, saying he "has that level of trust with the prime minister, and also with me."

"I think this is also an important message to China of the importance that Canada places, that the prime minister places, on this difficult and critical relationship."

Canada nominated a key economic advisor on Wednesday as its new ambassador to China, hoping to kickstart dialogue and ease a diplomatic standoff with the world's second-largest economy.

Canada nominated a key economic advisor on Wednesday as its new ambassador to China, hoping to kickstart dialogue and ease a diplomatic standoff with the world's second-largest economy. Ugandan-born, Oxford-educated Dominic Barton, 56, helped shape the economic policies of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government and is said to be well-known in Beijing, which must still formally accept his appointment. China is also expected to soon nominate its own ambassador to Canada, Cong Peiwu, who served until recently as head of its Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs. Both nations have been without representation for months after Ottawa sacked its envoy for contradicting its official position on a Chinese tech executive's arrest, and China's ambassador moved on to a new post in Paris. Relations nosedived after Canada detained Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou during a stopover in Vancouver last December. The United States wants to put her on trial for allegedly violating Iran sanctions and lying about it to US banks. Nine days after her arrest, Beijing detained two Canadians former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor and accused them of espionage, in a move widely viewed as retaliation. Barton was based in Shanghai from 2004 to 2009 as the Asia chairman for consulting firm McKinsey. He then served nine years as a global managing partner for the company. "An expert in the region, he is exceptionally well-suited to represent Canada and advance Canadian interests at this critical time," Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a statement. At a news conference, she added that Barton would have a direct line to Trudeau's office, saying he "has that level of trust with the prime minister, and also with me." "I think this is also an important message to China of the importance that Canada places, that the prime minister places, on this difficult and critical relationship."

Canada taps ambassador, looking to restart China talks

Senior diplomat Vikram Misri has been appointed as India's next ambassador to China, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced Friday, reported news agency PTI.&nbsp;

Misri, a 1989-batch India Foreign Service (IFS) officer, is presently serving as Indian envoy in Myanmar.

He will replace Gautam Bambawale.

"He is expected to take up the assignment shortly," PTI reported quoting the ministry.

His appointment comes at a time when India and China are trying to deepen their cooperation in various areas, leaving behind last year's Dokalam standoff which was the most serious military face-off in decades.

Misri has served in various capacities at the headquarters of the MEA here as well as in the Prime Minister's Office.

He has also served in various Indian Missions in Europe, Africa, Asia and North America.

Misri had taken charge as India's Ambassador to Myanmar on August 31, 2016.

He was born on November 7, 1964 in Srinagar. He did his schooling from the Scindia School in Gwalior and earned a Bachelor's degree in History from the Hindu College, University of Delhi.

Misri is also an MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur.

Senior diplomat Vikram Misri has been appointed as India's next ambassador to China, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced Friday, reported news agency PTI.

Senior diplomat Vikram Misri has been appointed as India's next ambassador to China, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced Friday, reported news agency PTI. Misri, a 1989-batch India Foreign Service (IFS) officer, is presently serving as Indian envoy in Myanmar. He will replace Gautam Bambawale. "He is expected to take up the assignment shortly," PTI reported quoting the ministry. His appointment comes at a time when India and China are trying to deepen their cooperation in various areas, leaving behind last year's Dokalam standoff which was the most serious military face-off in decades. Misri has served in various capacities at the headquarters of the MEA here as well as in the Prime Minister's Office. He has also served in various Indian Missions in Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. Misri had taken charge as India's Ambassador to Myanmar on August 31, 2016. He was born on November 7, 1964 in Srinagar. He did his schooling from the Scindia School in Gwalior and earned a Bachelor's degree in History from the Hindu College, University of Delhi. Misri is also an MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur.

Vikram Misri replaces Gautam Bambawale as India's ambassador to China

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Canada taps ambassador, looking to restart China talks

Vikram Misri replaces Gautam Bambawale as India's ambassador to China