Zanzan

lawyer

The word "counselor" comes from the concept of "counselor education" in the Confucian classic The Doctrine of the Mean, which refers to people's participation and adjustment between heaven and earth. Nowadays, it refers to the titles of adviser and counsellor of embassies abroad. "Counselor" is also often used in daily life, meaning "reference, consultant".

A diplomat in an embassy below an ambassador. Counselors are divided into minister counselors, political counselors, business counselors, economic counselors, cultural counselors and educational counselors. The number of counsellors in each country's embassy depends on its situation and needs. Generally speaking, embassies usually have business counselor and cultural counsellors. When the ambassador leaves his post or is unable to perform his duties, the embassy with a minister counselor or political counselor will first perform the duties of agent. Business counselor and the Cultural Counselor are sent by the corresponding competent departments of the sending country. Counselors enjoy diplomatic privileges and immunities.

Assistant to an ambassador or minister abroad. Manage confidential documents and investigation reports, etc. In the first year of Guangxu in Qing Dynasty (1875), an envoy system was established and envoys were dispatched. The following year, a counsellor was established in foreign embassies. Qing system, counselor from four or five products, recommended as an official in the Republic of China.