Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang ousted after month-long absence

China named Wang Yi to replace Qin Gang as foreign minister in an abrupt announcement on July 25, 2023. The removal of Qin followed his month-long absence, which had fuelled intense speculation. Qin was China’s second-ranking diplomat and was appointed as foreign minister in December 2022.

• 2023-07-25T16:25:36+00:00
• Duration: 01:57

• Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang
• Qin Gang
• QinGang
• monthlong absence

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Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang