Brazil appoints new ambassador to China

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Wednesday designated Clodoaldo Hugueney Filho, an experienced negotiator in international trade, as ambassador to China.

Hugueney, currently Brazil's permanent representative to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, will also serve as the country's ambassador to Mongolia and North Korea.

Maria Elizabeth Farani Azevedo was appointed to take over Hugueney's position in the WTO.

Roberto Carvalho de Azevedo, currently head of the foreign ministry's economic department, was approved to be in charge of Brazil's diplomatic mission in Geneva.

Meanwhile, new Brazilian ambassadors to Japan, Mexico and Belgium, and the new consul-general to Washington D.C. were approved respectively.

World leaders and sports officials wishes for successful Games

Leaders and sports officials from around the world are wishing the Beijing Olympic Games a great success.

The Speaker of Japan's House of Representatives, Yohei Kono,  says the Japanese people are looking forward to the Games  because they are not only for China, but also for Asia as  well.(CCTV.com)

The Speaker of Japan's House of Representatives, Yohei Kono, says the Japanese people are looking forward to the Games because they are not only for China, but also for Asia as well.

Kono is also chairman of a Japanese parliamentary members' league aimed at supporting the Games. He says the Games will not only change the world's attitude toward China, but also benefits Chinese society.

The country will be more self-confident by hosting the Games. Although his August schedule is tight, Kono says he'll go to Beijing to support the Japanese athletes.

The President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, Minos  Kiriakou, told CCTV he's looking forward to a successful  Olympics.(CCTV.com)

And the President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, Minos Kiriakou, told CCTV he's looking forward to a successful Olympics. He hopes the Chinese will demonstrate their character and creativity at the event.