Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang removed from office, Wang Yi reappointed as foreign minister
China's foreign minister Qin Gang was reported to have been removed from office on Tuesday, as stated by state media. His absence from the public eye for a month raised concerns and prompted speculations regarding his status. Subsequently, China's top legislature voted to appoint Wang Yi as the new foreign minister during a session convened on Tuesday, as reported by Xinhua, the state media outlet.
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- Published Date: 02:35 | 25 July 2023
- Modified Date: 02:40 | 25 July 2023
China's foreign minister Qin Gang was removed from office on Tuesday, state media reported, after not being seen in the public eye for a month.
"China's top legislature voted to appoint Wang Yi as foreign minister... as it convened a session on Tuesday," state media outlet Xinhua said. "Qin Gang was removed from the post of foreign minister."
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