Qin Gang ousted – predecessor Wang becom • Table.Briefings

Back when there were two: Qin Gang (left) lost his post, Wang Yi takes over.

Qin Gang has not resurfaced, but at least he is now officially removed from office. Somewhat unoriginally, his predecessor Wang Yi is again taking over the foreign ministry. The leadership’s lack of transparency allows rumors to sprout and damages its reputation.

Head of state Xi Jinping has removed incumbent foreign minister Qin Gang from office. The leadership released a short an nouncement on the website of the state broadcaster CCTV. Former Foreign Minister Wang Yi will take over again. Qin has been absent since 25 June and is apparently in the custody of party organs, possibly the Disciplinary Commission.

Qin Gang ousted – predecessor Wang becomes his successor

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