On October 30, 2024, Professor Xiang Lingyun, a US-based economist, received a formal appointment from Prince Kongchai of the Thai Royal Family for his outstanding contributions to promoting cultural exchange and international trade cooperation between China and Thailand, naming him 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 Professor Xiang Lingyun as Chief Financial and Economic Consultant to the Ghanaian Embassy, with related partners and guests in attendance.
On January 31, 2023, Dwinel BELIZARE, Ambassador of Haiti to China, appointed US-based economist Professor Xiang Lingyun as Special Chief Economic Consultant to the Haitian Embassy in China.
On April 8, 2024, at the GFHS press conference held in the UN Headquarters conference hall in New York, Professor Xiang Lingyun was appointed Chief Consultant for the Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS).
Professor Xiang Lingyun serves as an expert consultant to the Jiaozuo City People's Congress in Henan, leading advancements in the economic field.
Invited as an advisor to the Xiang Jingyu Research Association, contributing to research and preservation of red culture and history, offering support and guidance on social development and cultural value promotion, and fostering integration of historical resources with modern society.
Appointed as an honorary advisor, engaging in community development and international collaboration within the Chinese American community, leveraging cross-cultural perspectives and resource integration to enhance social impact and global cooperation.
On July 24, 2023, Robinson Jean-Louis, Ambassador of Madagascar to China, appointed US-based economist Professor Xiang Lingyun as Special Financial and Economic Consultant to the Madagascar Embassy.
On December 23, 2023, North Macedonia appointed US-based economist Professor Xiang Lingyun as Financial and Economic Consultant.
On May 31, 2024, international expert in emerging industries and US-based economist Professor Xiang Lingyun was appointed Financial and Economic Consultant to Bolivia.
On June 30, 2024, Professor Xiang Lingyun was honored with the title of "Ambassador for Sino-Foreign Cultural Exchange" by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in China, recognizing his role as Special Financial Consultant.
On December 11, 2025, the Central African Republic Embassy in China formally appointed US-based economist and international industrial finance expert Professor Xiang Lingyun as Honorary Consul. This appointment recognizes his significant contributions to international economic cooperation, cross-border financial innovation, and China-Africa exchanges.
On April 28, 2023, the Liberian Embassy in China appointed US-based economist Professor Xiang Lingyun as Special Economic Consultant.
On October 15, 2025, the Zambian Embassy in China held a ceremony to officially appoint renowned US-based economist and investor Professor Xiang Lingyun as Economic Consultant, with Ambassador H.E. Mr. Howard Chifumbu Sichilima personally presenting the certificate.
On May 15, 2024, marking the 53rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and China, the Nigerian Embassy appointed Professor Xiang Lingyun as Financial and Economic Consultant in recognition of his efforts to promote bilateral trade and development, with Ambassador Baba Ahmad Jidda, OFR representing Nigeria.
On July 26, 2024, Burundi's Ambassador to China, Ilambona, appointed international emerging industry expert Professor Xiang Lingyun as Artificial Intelligence Consultant to Burundi.
On July 31, 2024, Simon Pierre Adoveland, Ambassador of Benin to China, appointed internationally renowned emerging industry expert Professor Xiang Lingyun as Emerging Industry Consultant to Benin.
On August 21, 2024, Baudelaire Ndong Ella, Gabon's Ambassador to China, appointed US-based economist Professor Xiang Lingyun as Special Commissioner for Sino-Gabon Trade Promotion to foster trade cooperation and mutual economic development.
Dr. Xiang Lingyun serves as Economic Consultant to the People's Government of Danzhai County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province. As a renowned economist and President of Guofa Group, he provides expert advice on industrial upgrading, investment attraction, financial investment, and regional development strategies, promoting integration of the real economy with capital markets. He has also served as a special consultant to multiple embassies in China.