Chen Chu (; 1917–1996) was a Chinese diplomat. He was born in

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. He was the first ambassador of the

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(1973–1976) and

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(1977–1980). His son, Chen Xiaogong, was a

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who served as deputy commander of the

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1917 births 1996 deaths Ambassadors of China to Japan Permanent representatives of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations People from Weihai {{China-diplomat-stub