China sacks 'missing' foreign minister Qin Gang, replaces him with Wang Yi
1 year, 8 months ago

China sacks 'missing' foreign minister Qin Gang, replaces him with Wang Yi

Op India  

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang was dismissed from his position and succeeded by former Foreign Minister Wang Yi, state media reported on Tuesday. State media outlet Xinhua reported that during a session convened on Tuesday, China’s top legislature voted to appoint Wang Yi as the new foreign minister. Qin Gang ‘missing’ since June 25 Since his meeting with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko in Beijing on June 25, Qin has not made any public appearances. Wang Yi returns as Chinese foreign minister Having held the position of the leader of the Communist Party’s foreign affairs commission, Wang holds a higher rank than Qin in China’s government hierarchy.

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China minister behind country’s tech superpower status missing for 2 months: Report
1 month ago

China minister behind country’s tech superpower status missing for 2 months: Report

Firstpost  

Jin Zhuanglong, the Chinese minister of industry and information technology was last seen in public on December 27 when he chaired a meeting to praise Xi’s new industrialisation ethos The minister behind China’s tech revolution has been missing in action for two months. Jin Zhuanglong, the Chinese minister of industry and information technology has not either been seen in public …

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, who was 'personally' appointed by Xi Jinping, faces probe for corruption
4 months ago

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, who was 'personally' appointed by Xi Jinping, faces probe for corruption

India TV News  

The fate of Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun remained unclear on Wednesday as two US officials claimed that he was being investigated for corruption while another urged caution. Third Chinese minister to face probe Dong would be the third consecutive serving or former Chinese defence minister to be investigated for alleged corruption. China's military underwent a sweeping anti-corruption purge since …

China’s ‘wolf warrior’ foreign minister who went missing reportedly demoted to low-level job
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China’s ‘wolf warrior’ foreign minister who went missing reportedly demoted to low-level job

The Independent  

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China’s leaders point to economic threats but show no sign of changing tack
8 months, 2 weeks ago

China’s leaders point to economic threats but show no sign of changing tack

Live Mint  

China’s leaders emerged from a closely watched political meeting talking with unusual candor about the risks that threaten the country’s sagging economy, but offered few signposts on how they intend to confront them. They also vowed to nurture “new productive forces," a buzzy party phrase that refers to tech-led industries that Xi believes will power China’s growth for the next …

China: Communist Party removes ex-Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Defence minister from top body | KNOW WHY
8 months, 2 weeks ago

China: Communist Party removes ex-Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Defence minister from top body | KNOW WHY

India TV News  

China's ruling Communist Party on Thursday accepted the resignation of sacked foreign minister Qin Gang from its Central Committee and endorsed the decision to expel former defence minister Li Shangfu and two other top Generals from the party. According to the communique issued at the end of the four-day session called the third plenum of the Chinese Communist Party, the …

China's ex-Defence Minister emerges in public after prolonged absence, fate of Shangfu, Gang still unknown
10 months, 3 weeks ago

China's ex-Defence Minister emerges in public after prolonged absence, fate of Shangfu, Gang still unknown

India TV News  

China's former Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe whose prolonged absence from the public has sparked speculation about his fate after he paid tribute to a senior Chinese legislator who passed away early this week suggesting that he was politically safe, a media report said on Wednesday. Wei, who headed the PLA Rocket Force, the new name for China’s missile force …

'No conference by Premiere until...': China abruptly ends annual presser culture in a surprise announcement
1 year ago

'No conference by Premiere until...': China abruptly ends annual presser culture in a surprise announcement

India TV News  

Beijing: The Chinese government said Monday it is eliminating an annual news conference by the premier that was one of the only times a top Chinese leader took questions from the news media. Lou Qinjian, the spokesperson for the National People’s Congress, said on the eve of the opening of the annual session of the legislature that Premier Li Qiang …

What to watch for as China’s major political meeting of the year gets underway
1 year ago

What to watch for as China’s major political meeting of the year gets underway

Associated Press  

BEIJING — One burning issue dominates as the 2024 session of China’s legislature gets underway this week: the economy. Many analysts expect something similar to last year’s target of “around 5%,” which they say would affirm market expectations for a moderate step up in economic stimulus and measures to boost consumer and investor confidence. “Political signals ahead of the National …

China’s embattled former foreign minister steps down as member of the legislature
1 year, 1 month ago

China’s embattled former foreign minister steps down as member of the legislature

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s former foreign minister, Qin Gang, who has been missing from public view since last June, has resigned from the national legislature, state media reported Tuesday. Qin was dismissed as foreign minister in July, in one of China’s biggest political surprises in years. According to a notice by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, the Tianjin Municipal …

Chinese ex-foreign minister Qin Gang resigns after missing from public view since last year
1 year, 1 month ago

Chinese ex-foreign minister Qin Gang resigns after missing from public view since last year

India TV News  

Beijing: China's former foreign minister, Qin Gang, who has been missing from public view since last June, resigned his seat in the national legislature, according to state media reports on Tuesday. According to a notice by the National People's Congress Standing Committee, the Tianjin Municipal People's Congress accepted Qin's resignation as a delegate to the upcoming annual parliamentary session. China's …

He Hunted Corrupt Chinese Officials. Now He’s Set to Be Foreign Minister.
1 year, 2 months ago

He Hunted Corrupt Chinese Officials. Now He’s Set to Be Foreign Minister.

Live Mint  

When Xi Jinping was looking for someone to succeed the abruptly removed Qin Gang as foreign minister last summer, people familiar with the matter say, one name made it to the top of the Chinese leader’s list. Now, having taken on a more active diplomatic role in the past six months, including handling a U.S. congressional delegation’s visit to Beijing …

What China’s mysterious sacking of top ministers means for Xi Jinping’s grip on power
1 year, 5 months ago

What China’s mysterious sacking of top ministers means for Xi Jinping’s grip on power

The Independent  

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Loyalty above all: Removal of top Chinese officials seen as enforcing Xi’s demand for obedience
1 year, 5 months ago

Loyalty above all: Removal of top Chinese officials seen as enforcing Xi’s demand for obedience

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The removal of China’s foreign and defense ministers appears to enforce leader Xi Jinping’s demand for total obedience and the elimination of any potential rivals within the ruling Communist Party, analysts say. I lean toward the insecurity side of the explanation,” said June Teufel Dreyer, an expert on Chinese politics at the University of Miami in the …

China replaces its defense minister months after its foreign minister was removed from office
1 year, 5 months ago

China replaces its defense minister months after its foreign minister was removed from office

Associated Press  

Taiwan — China has replaced Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu, who has been out of public view for almost two months, state media reported Tuesday. Li is the second senior Chinese official to disappear this year, following former Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who was removed from office in July with no explanation offered. There is no indication that the disappearances …

China fires defence minister not seen in public for two months
1 year, 5 months ago

China fires defence minister not seen in public for two months

Al Jazeera  

In July, Foreign Minister Qin Gang was also removed from his position without explanation. China has announced the official removal of defence minister Li Shangfu, who has not been seen in public since late August. State media said President Xi Jinping signed a presidential decree to dismiss 65-year-old Li from his post as defence minister on Tuesday. No replacement has …

After disappearing from public view for 2 months, China’s defense minister is removed
1 year, 5 months ago

After disappearing from public view for 2 months, China’s defense minister is removed

LA Times  

China has removed Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu, who has been out of public view for almost two months, state media reported Tuesday. Li is the second senior Chinese official to disappear this year, following former Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who was also removed from office, in July, with no explanation offered. There is no indication that the disappearances of …

China’s defense minister has been MIA for a month. His ministry isn’t making any comment
1 year, 6 months ago

China’s defense minister has been MIA for a month. His ministry isn’t making any comment

Associated Press  

BEIJING — A Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson said Thursday that he was “not aware of the situation” in the ministry’s first public comments on the disappearance of the defense minister from public view about one month ago. Senior Col. Wu Qian, the director of the ministry’s information office, gave only a one-sentence response when asked at a monthly news conference …

Li Shangfu, Qin Gang and more: The big names gone missing in Xi Jinping's China
1 year, 6 months ago

Li Shangfu, Qin Gang and more: The big names gone missing in Xi Jinping's China

Firstpost  

The disappearance of China’s defence minister Li Shangfu, who is believed to be under investigation for corruption, is the latest case in which an influential person in President Xi Jinping’s entourage has inexplicably gone. The mystery surrounding the disappearance of former Chinese minister Qin Gang and his loss of the coveted position in the Chinese Communist Party government is yet …

How to read the churn in Chinese politics
1 year, 6 months ago

How to read the churn in Chinese politics

Hindustan Times  

China’s defence minister General Li Shangfu is the latest top official in the country to suddenly go missing from scheduled engagements. Xi will continue to push China towards competition with the US and seeking to carve out a world that clearly acknowledges China as the unquestioned leader In between the Qin and Li disappearances, the chief and deputy chief of …

China's foreign minister Wang Yi heads to Moscow after meeting US national security adviser
1 year, 6 months ago

China's foreign minister Wang Yi heads to Moscow after meeting US national security adviser

The Independent  

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China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu vanishes, fuels speculations of his removal
1 year, 6 months ago

China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu vanishes, fuels speculations of his removal

Op India  

China’s Defense Minister, Li Shangfu, has been conspicuously missing for over two weeks, triggering substantial conjecture about his location and potential implications for his standing within China‘s political hierarchy. After Defense Minister Li’s absence, Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the importance of upholding a “high standard of ethics and cohesion within the armed forces” while emphasizing the imperative of maintaining …

Mint Explainer: After foreign minister, is China's defence minister missing too?
1 year, 6 months ago

Mint Explainer: After foreign minister, is China's defence minister missing too?

Live Mint  

China’s defence minister General Li Shangfu has not been seen in public for some weeks now. This comes just months after China’s foreign minister Qin Gang disappeared mysteriously from public view. Li Shangfu's disappearance and Chinese politics General Li’s reported disappearance spells further instability for China’s military. “If the removal of the defence minister and the Rocket Force leaders was …

Chinese Defence Minister under house arrest? US claim triggers uproar after Li Shangfu disappears
1 year, 6 months ago

Chinese Defence Minister under house arrest? US claim triggers uproar after Li Shangfu disappears

India TV News  

As China's Defence Minister, Li Shangfu, "mysteriously" went "missing" from public view, the US ambassador to Japan has now questioned whether the Communist regime has placed him under house arrest. According to media reports, the Chinese defence minister was last seen in Beijing on August 29 where he could be seen delivering a key-note address at a security forum with …

‘And then there were none’: After China foreign minister Qin Gang, defence minister Li Shangfu goes missing
1 year, 6 months ago

‘And then there were none’: After China foreign minister Qin Gang, defence minister Li Shangfu goes missing

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rumours about General Li Shangfu going missing from the …

After ex-foreign minister, has China's defence minister Li Shangfu disappeared?
1 year, 6 months ago

After ex-foreign minister, has China's defence minister Li Shangfu disappeared?

Firstpost  

Rumours are circulating over the future of China’s defence minister Li Shangfu as he has ‘disappeared’ from public view. Who's going… — ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 September 8, 2023 This is the second high-profile disappearance in China – earlier, former Foreign Minister Qin Gang has also remained missing from public view. Li Shangfu was made the defence minister of China in March this …

China goes 10 months without envoy in India ahead of key meetings
1 year, 7 months ago

China goes 10 months without envoy in India ahead of key meetings

The Hindu  

China has made no indications of appointing an Ambassador to India even after a record 10-month gap without an envoy in New Delhi, a delay described by observers as “unusual” ahead of key possible meetings between the leaders of the two countries and the upcoming G-20 Summit in India. The post in India – which is among the top ten …

China replaces two leaders of nuclear force unit in possible purge, whereabouts of ousted generals unknown
1 year, 8 months ago

China replaces two leaders of nuclear force unit in possible purge, whereabouts of ousted generals unknown

India TV News  

Fuelling speculations of a purge, two leaders of a unit managing China's nuclear arsenal have been replaced in one of the biggest unplanned re-jigging in Beijing's military leadership. According to Morris, Li's downfall is one of the biggest leadership challenges for President Xi, along with the replacement of Qin Gang as foreign minister by Wang Yi. In 2014, former deputy …

The curious case of the vanishing Chinese foreign minister
1 year, 8 months ago

The curious case of the vanishing Chinese foreign minister

The Independent  

The mysterious disappearance of China’s smooth-talking foreign minister is like something from a Netflix script. The minister, Qin Gang, vanished in June and was later officially “removed” from office to be replaced by an older and dourer model, Wang Yi – a reliable veteran of the acerbic soundbite. The foreign ministry spokespeople nervously muttered about “health reasons”, which in authoritarian …

Wang Yi, back as China’s Foreign Minister, pledges to ‘defend sovereignty’
1 year, 8 months ago

Wang Yi, back as China’s Foreign Minister, pledges to ‘defend sovereignty’

The Hindu  

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi on July 28 pledged to “firmly defend” China’s sovereignty and security, in his first message after once again assuming charge as Foreign Minister in the wake of the shock removal of his predecessor. On July 28, the website showed Mr. Wang as the new minister along with a message from the veteran diplomat, who is …

China’s Wang Yi’s first remarks after replacing missing minister focus on Beijing’s interests
1 year, 8 months ago

China’s Wang Yi’s first remarks after replacing missing minister focus on Beijing’s interests

The Independent  

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China’s missing minister: Qin Gang’s gone, but Xi Jinping looks weaker too
1 year, 8 months ago

China’s missing minister: Qin Gang’s gone, but Xi Jinping looks weaker too

Al Jazeera  

Qin Gang’s mysterious removal and disappearance is unsettling for China’s elite politics and Xi’s image of ‘stability’. The removal of Qin Gang, China’s youngest foreign minister several decades, and the 57-year-old’s mysterious month-long disappearance, have grabbed global headlines. There was a clear link between Qin’s meteoric rise and Xi’s plan to ease geopolitical pressures and bring in more foreign investment …

Why was Qin Gang removed and what does it mean for Chinese diplomacy?
1 year, 8 months ago

Why was Qin Gang removed and what does it mean for Chinese diplomacy?

The Independent  

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DC Edit | Wang's return won't change ties
1 year, 8 months ago

DC Edit | Wang's return won't change ties

Deccan Chronicle  

Dealing with China has been about the hardest task for ministers and diplomats of the foreign offices of many countries. Mr Qin’s removal as foreign minister following a month of absence at public events when rumours were flying about his affair with a popular television news reader being a harbinger of his downfall, may not, however, make much difference for …

China’s power politics claims another victim
1 year, 8 months ago

China’s power politics claims another victim

Hindustan Times  

China’s politics are opaque even to close watchers of the second-largest economy in the world. Foreign minister Qin Gang’s sudden removal, and the reappointment of his predecessor, Wang Yi, on Tuesday, is an unprecedented development in recent Chinese political history. President Xi Jinping himself signed the order to remove Mr Qin, who had a short but high-profile US ambassadorship before …

What happened to China’s foreign minister? Qin Gang ousted, erased from records
1 year, 8 months ago

What happened to China’s foreign minister? Qin Gang ousted, erased from records

Live Mint  

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang was ousted earlier this week after merely 207 days at the job. But as speculation about Qin's fate and whereabouts continue, all his activities as foreign minister appear to have been erased from official records. References to the 57-year-old Qin have already been removed from the website of China's foreign ministry. Spokeswoman Mao Ning said …

China’s sharp-tongued foreign minister is ousted, but his combative style is expected to continue
1 year, 8 months ago

China’s sharp-tongued foreign minister is ousted, but his combative style is expected to continue

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s sharp-tongued foreign minister, Qin Gang, was something of an avatar for nationalist Communist Party leader and President Xi Jinping, warning of “conflict and confrontation” with the U.S., the stakes of which could be the “future of humanity.” Now, Qin has been dismissed from office in the biggest political tumult to strike China in a decade. Xi was …

China replaces foreign minister Qin Gang – who hasn’t been seen in public for weeks
1 year, 8 months ago

China replaces foreign minister Qin Gang – who hasn’t been seen in public for weeks

The Independent  

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A familiar face for US as China's Wang Yi returns as foreign minister
1 year, 8 months ago

A familiar face for US as China's Wang Yi returns as foreign minister

India Today  

China's decision to reappoint its top diplomat Wang Yi as foreign minister one month after former rising star Qin Gang disappeared from public view means Washington will be dealing with a familiar face in its bid to steady relations with its main strategic rival. A DIPLOMAT WITH SWAY Wang's second stint as foreign minister suggests an eagerness in Beijing for …

Return of 'silver fox': Beijing taps veteran diplomat Wang Yi to replace absent Qin Gang
1 year, 8 months ago

Return of 'silver fox': Beijing taps veteran diplomat Wang Yi to replace absent Qin Gang

New Indian Express  

A veteran politician who also serves as the Communist Party's top foreign policy official, he relinquished the foreign minister role and assumed the more senior position of Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission just seven months ago. The past month had already seen the 69-year-old Wang assume some of Qin Gang's responsibilities as foreign minister, including …

After abrupt ouster of Qin Gang as foreign minister, China erases all mentions of his tenure from website
1 year, 8 months ago

After abrupt ouster of Qin Gang as foreign minister, China erases all mentions of his tenure from website

India TV News  

In a curious case, the abrupt removal of Qin Gang as Chinese foreign minister has been followed by the complete erasure of all activities during his near six-month tenure, including his recent meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, from the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry. Chinese media can also attempt to show the Communist Party's determination in …

What will Qin Gang’s replacement mean for China-US relations?
1 year, 8 months ago

What will Qin Gang’s replacement mean for China-US relations?

Al Jazeera  

Ousting of Qin Gang could shift US-China dynamics but is unlikely to change the overall trend towards warming ties. The abrupt removal of China’s foreign minister Qin Gang after just seven months on the job could complicate efforts to revive tanking relations with the United States, according to analysts. “Xi’s desire to improve ties with the US at the moment …

China replaces foreign minister a month after he went ‘missing’ from public view
1 year, 8 months ago

China replaces foreign minister a month after he went ‘missing’ from public view

Live Mint  

Chinese diplomat Wang Yi was named foreign minister on Tuesday - a month after his predecessor went ‘missing’ from his duties. Qin's last last public appearance was on June 25 for a meeting with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry in Beijing. “State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang is unable to attend this series of foreign ministers’ meetings due …

China removes its outspoken foreign minister during a bumpy time in relations with the US
1 year, 8 months ago

China removes its outspoken foreign minister during a bumpy time in relations with the US

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China removed its sometimes outspoken foreign minister on Tuesday and replaced him with his predecessor at an unusually scheduled meeting, a move that has fueled rumors about what might be going on with the nation’s Communist Party elite. The step to remove Qin Gang after less than a year and replace him with Wang Yi doesn’t appear to …

China removes Qin Gang as Foreign Minister; brings back Wang Yi
1 year, 8 months ago

China removes Qin Gang as Foreign Minister; brings back Wang Yi

The Hindu  

China’s leader Xi Jinping has removed the country’s recently appointed Foreign Minister Qin Gang after only seven months in office, following a still unexplained month-long absence that triggered speculation both within and outside China. Much still remains unclear, even after Tuesday’s announcement, about the fate of Mr. Qin, whose rapid rise through China’s diplomatic ranks followed a tenure as Mr. …

China removes its outspoken foreign minister during a bumpy time in relations with U.S.
1 year, 8 months ago

China removes its outspoken foreign minister during a bumpy time in relations with U.S.

LA Times  

China removed its sometimes outspoken foreign minister on Tuesday and replaced him with his predecessor at an unusually scheduled meeting, a move that has fueled rumors about what might be going on with the nation’s Communist Party elite. The step to remove Qin Gang after less than a year and replace him with Wang Yi doesn’t appear to signal any …

China replaces Foreign Minister Qin Gang with Wang Yi
1 year, 8 months ago

China replaces Foreign Minister Qin Gang with Wang Yi

Al Jazeera  

Announcement by state media comes a month after Qin Gang’s last public appearance, with his predecessor Wang Yi taking his place. China has removed Qin Gang from the post of foreign minister and replaced him with his predecessor, Wang Yi, according to state media. “Qin Gang was removed from the post of foreign minister.” The announcement came a month after …

Wang Yi replaces Qin Gang as Chinese FM: What to know
1 year, 8 months ago

Wang Yi replaces Qin Gang as Chinese FM: What to know

Al Jazeera  

Removal of Xi Jinping’s trusted adviser is seen as a ‘huge embarrassment’ as predecessor Wang Yi is reappointed to the post he once held. In his first comments as foreign minister, Qin said in solving challenges common to all mankind, China’s diplomacy would offer “Chinese wisdom, Chinese initiatives and Chinese strength”. Qin Gang was removed from the post of foreign …

China replaces foreign minister Qin Gang, who disappeared from public eye last month
1 year, 8 months ago

China replaces foreign minister Qin Gang, who disappeared from public eye last month

NPR  

China replaces foreign minister Qin Gang, who disappeared from public eye last month China is removing its foreign minister, Qin Gang, after a short, months-long tenure. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: What happened to China's foreign minister, Qin Gang? And that's how Qin really got to know Xi Jinping, to win his confidence and to go on to become ambassador to the …

Where's Qin Gang? China foreign minister not seen in a month amid affair rumours
1 year, 8 months ago

Where's Qin Gang? China foreign minister not seen in a month amid affair rumours

India Today  

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, a trusted aide of President Xi Jinping, has been absent from public view for nearly a month now, sparking intense speculation about his whereabouts, once again highlighting China's secrecy. The speculation was fuelled when Qin Gang was once again missing from President Xi's meeting with former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte.He did not join Chinese officials …

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