Deal-maker named China envoy

Sid Maher, theaustralian.com.au

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In other appointments, Chelsey Martin was named Australia’s next consul-general in Los Angeles.

She will be in charge of G’Day USA, Australia’s premier economic and public diplomacy program in the US.

Ms Martin also will be charged with promoting Australia’s interests in business, tourism, entertainment, research and education.

She will take up her position early next month and replaces consul-general Karen Lanyon, who has held the post since 2012.