Jean Ping

About

Gabonese-Chinese politician known for his time as the Chairperson of the African Union, a position he held from 2008 to 2012.

Before Fame

After attending the University of Paris and completing a doctorate in economics, he started working for UNESCO.

Trivia

He's also served as the Foreign Minister of Gabon, President of the UN General Assembly, and ambassador to France.

Family Life

His father was Cheng Zhiping. He was born in what was then French Equatorial Africa.

Associated With

He's worked with international leaders like Hillary Clinton.