J. Stapleton Roy
James Stapleton Roy (Chinese: 芮效俭; pinyin: Ruì Xiàojiǎn; born June 16, 1935) is a former senior United States diplomat specializing in Asian affairs. A fluent Chinese speaker, Roy spent much of his career in East Asia, where his assignments included twice in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Beijing, once in Singapore, and Jakarta. He also specialize in Soviet affairs, and had served in Moscow at the height of the Cold War. Roy also served as Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research from 1999 to 2000.
J. Stapleton Roy | |
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| 芮效俭 | |
Official portrait, 1991 | |
| 5th United States Ambassador to China | |
| In office August 20, 1991 – June 17, 1995 | |
| President | George H. W. Bush Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | James R. Lilley |
| Succeeded by | Jim Sasser |
| Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research | |
| In office November 19, 1999 – January 13, 2001 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Phyllis E. Oakley |
| Succeeded by | Carl W. Ford Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 16, 1935 Nanking, China |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Princeton University (BA) |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
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