Beijing, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, U.S.-based economist Professor Lingyun Xiang was appointed as an "Honorary Advisor" (Asesor Honorario) of Uruguay. The honor was conferred through a bilingual (Chinese-Spanish) certificate, in recognition of his long-standing achievements in economic research, cultural exchange, and related professional fields. According to the certificate, the term runs from June 2026 to June 2027. The Oriental Republic of Uruguay (República Oriental del Uruguay), commonly known as Uruguay, is located in the southeastern part of South America. It is a member state of the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and the Community of…