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 or attended important government meetings since the end of December. Jin gained recognition during his five-year tenure as chairman of state-owned aircraft manufacturer Comac, where he played a key role in advancing the development of the C919, China’s first domestically produced passenger jet. The information ministry’s records show that Jin’s last public appearance was on December 27 when he chaired a meeting to praise Xi’s new industrialisation ethos.

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Xi Jinping power play: Why China's military is in deep turmoil
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi Jinping power play: Why China's military is in deep turmoil

India Today  

Things appear to be in turmoil in China’s People’s Liberation Army, the world’s largest military force. The sweeping crackdown has implicated numerous high-ranking officials, including recent investigations into Admiral Miao Hua and defence minister Dong Jun, signalling a deepening crisis in military leadership. Admiral Miao Hua, a senior member of China’s Central Military Commission and chief of the political work …

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 …

Chinese Minister Dong Jun's fate unclear as differing accounts emerge on corruption investigation
Top News
4 months ago

Chinese Minister Dong Jun's fate unclear as differing accounts emerge on corruption investigation

Hindustan Times  

By Trevor Hunnicutt, Idrees Ali and Laurie Chen Chinese Minister Dong Jun's fate unclear as differing accounts emerge on corruption investigation WASHINGTON/BEIJING -The fate of Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun remained unclear on Wednesday, as two U.S. officials told Reuters that he was being investigated for corruption while another urged caution. China's military underwent a sweeping anti-corruption purge since last …

‘Shadow-chasing’: China on FT report that its defence minister is being probed for corruption
4 months ago

‘Shadow-chasing’: China on FT report that its defence minister is being probed for corruption

Firstpost  

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called the FT report ‘just shadow-chasing’ which cited US officials as saying that China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption “Just shadow-chasing” said the China’s foreign ministry, on Wednesday, when it was asked about a news report which claimed that the Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed …

Third in a row: China probes its defence minister for corruption
4 months ago

Third in a row: China probes its defence minister for corruption

Firstpost  

A third defence minister of China in a row has been placed under investigation in the latest corruption-related scandal to hit the top of the People’s Liberation Army China Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun has been put under investigation in the latest corruption-related scandal that has roiled the top ranks of the People’s Liberation Army. Third Chinese defence minister investigated …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

China's 'missing' Defence Minister absent from top military meeting, speculations rise over his removal
1 year, 6 months ago

China's 'missing' Defence Minister absent from top military meeting, speculations rise over his removal

India TV News  

China's 'missing' Defence Minister Li Shangfu further raised speculations over his removal and detainment after he was notably absent from the meeting of the Central Military Commission on Friday. Li's disappearance and speculations Despite being missing for over two weeks, Li's name still figures as a defence minister, CMC member and state councillor at the Chinese government and military websites. …

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 …

‘Missing’ Chinese defence minister reportedly under investigation for corruption
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Missing’ Chinese defence minister reportedly under investigation for corruption

The Telegraph  

China has refused to confirm the whereabouts of its defence minister amid reports he is under investigation for corruption and likely to be removed from office. President Xi himself has kept a low international profile in recent weeks, making the unexpected decision not to join the world’s most powerful leaders at the G20 Summit in India earlier this month, in …

‘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 …

The curious case of the vanishing Chinese foreign minister
1 year, 7 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 …

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 …

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 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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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 …

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 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 is Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang? Lawmaker’s absence sparks buzz
1 year, 8 months ago

Where is Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang? Lawmaker’s absence sparks buzz

Live Mint  

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has remained wholly out of the public eye for the past month, sparking intense debate about his whereabouts. While officials indicate that he missed the recent ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ meeting due to health reasons people have remained skeptical. He was absent during high-profile visits by senior US officials Janet Yellen and John Kerry and even …

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