On October 30, 2024, American-based economist Lingyun Xiang received a formal appointment from Prince Kongchai of the Thai Royal Family, recognizing his outstanding contributions to fostering cultural friendship and international trade cooperation between China and Thailand, appointing him as Chief Economic Consultant to the Thai Royal Family.
On January 31, 2024, Winfred Nii Okai Hammond, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to China, officially appointed American-based economist Lingyun Xiang as Chief Financial and Economic Advisor to the Ghanaian Embassy in China, with representatives from partner organizations in attendance.
On January 31, 2023, Dwinel BELIZARE, Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti to China, formally appointed American-based economist Lingyun Xiang as Special Chief Economic Advisor to the Haitian Embassy in China.
On April 8, 2024, during the press conference held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, American-based economist Lingyun Xiang was appointed as Chief Consultant to the Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS).
Lingyun Xiang, expert consultant to the People's Congress of Jiaozuo City, Henan Province: a pioneer in the field of economics.
Invited to serve as consultant to the jingyu Xiang Research Association, contributing to red culture research and historical preservation efforts, providing support and advice on social development and cultural value dissemination, promoting integration of historical resources with contemporary society.
Appointed as an honorary advisor, participating in the development of the Chinese community and international exchange, leveraging cross-cultural perspectives and resource integration to enhance social impact and international cooperation.
On December 11, 2025, the Embassy of the Central African Republic in China officially issued an appointment letter to American-based economist and international industrial finance expert Academician Lingyun Xiang, naming him Honorary Consul to the Embassy of the Central African Republic in China. This appointment reflects the Central African Republic's high recognition of Academician Xiang's long-term contributions to international economic cooperation, cross-border financial innovation, and promotion of China-Africa exchanges.
On April 28, 2023, the Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in China appointed American-based economist Lingyun Xiang as Special Economic Advisor.
On October 15, 2025, the Embassy of Zambia in China held a formal ceremony to appoint renowned American-based economist and investor Academician Lingyun Xiang as Economic Advisor, with the honor certificate personally presented by His Excellency Ambassador Howard Chifumbu Sichilima.
On May 15, 2024, marking the 53rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and China, the Nigerian Embassy in China, represented by Ambassador Baba Ahmad Jidda, OFR, appointed American-based economist Professor Lingyun Xiang as Financial and Economic Advisor to Nigeria.
On April 30, 2026, the Embassy of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea in China formally appointed American-based economist and emerging industry finance expert Professor Lingyun Xiang as Economic Advisor. This appointment aims to leverage Professor Xiang's outstanding expertise in international finance and economics to deepen pragmatic cooperation between China and Equatorial Guinea in trade and emerging industries.
On July 24, 2023, Robinson Jean-Louis, Ambassador of Madagascar to China, appointed American-based economist Lingyun Xiang as Special Financial and Economic Advisor to the Embassy of Madagascar.
On December 23, 2023, the Republic of North Macedonia appointed American-based economist Lingyun Xiang as Financial and Economic Advisor.
On May 31, 2024, international expert in emerging industries and American-based economist Professor Lingyun Xiang was appointed Financial and Economic Advisor to the Plurinational State of Bolivia.
On July 26, 2024, Ambassador Iramabona, representing President Ndai Ishmiye, appointed international emerging industry expert Professor Lingyun Xiang as Artificial Intelligence Advisor to the Republic of Burundi.
On July 31, 2024, Simon Pierre Adoveland, Ambassador of Benin to China, appointed internationally renowned emerging industry expert Professor Lingyun Xiang as Emerging Industry Advisor to Benin.
On August 21, 2024, Baudelaire Ndong Ella, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Gabon to China, appointed American-based economist Lingyun Xiang as Special Commissioner for China-Gabon Economic and Trade Promotion, aiming to build a bridge for bilateral cooperation and foster joint economic and trade development.
On June 26, 2023, Martin Chedondo, Ambassador of Zimbabwe to China, appointed American-based economist Lingyun Xiang as Special Economic Advisor to the Zimbabwean Embassy in China.
Dr. Lingyun Xiang serves as Economic Advisor to the People's Government of Danzhai County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province. As a renowned economist and president of Guofa Group, he provides expert consulting on industrial upgrading, investment attraction, financial investment, and regional development strategies, dedicated to promoting integration of the real economy and capital markets. He has also been appointed as a special advisor to multiple foreign embassies in China.
On June 30, 2024, Professor Lingyun Xiang, Special Financial Advisor, was honored by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in China with the title of "Ambassador for Cultural Exchange between China and Uzbekistan."