China Removes Foreign Minister Qin Gang Amid Investigation Into Affair and National Security Concerns

Qin Gang was removed as China's foreign minister after an investigation found he had an affair and fathered a child while serving as ambassador to the US.
The probe is now looking into whether Qin's affair compromised national security amid China's rivalry with the US.
Qin rose quickly in China's diplomatic ranks, gaining access to Xi Jinping while organizing state visits from 2015-2021.
As ambassador, Qin embraced US culture by attending a baseball game and riding with Elon Musk.
Qin's removal after just 7 months as foreign minister raises concerns over Xi's decision-making and government stability.

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China Removes Foreign Minister Qin Gang Amid Investigation Into Affair and National Security Concerns

Qin Gang was removed as China's foreign minister after an investigation found he had an affair and fathered a child while serving as ambassador to the US.
The probe is now looking into whether Qin's affair compromised national security amid China's rivalry with the US.
Qin rose quickly in China's diplomatic ranks, gaining access to Xi Jinping while organizing state visits from 2015-2021.
As ambassador, Qin embraced US culture by attending a baseball game and riding with Elon Musk.
Qin's removal after just 7 months as foreign minister raises concerns over Xi's decision-making and government stability.

ndtv.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/15/2023

Chinese Defense Minister Facing Corruption Probe and Likely Removal Amid Leadership Shakeup

9/19/2023

Chinese Foreign Minister Removed Over Extramarital Affair That Resulted in Child During U.S. Ambassadorship

9/19/2023

Chinese Foreign Minister Fired Over Extramarital Affair and Lovechild in US

10/7/2023

Former Bank of China Chairman Ousted from Communist Party for Bribery and Financial Misconduct

Former chairman of the state-owned Bank of China, Liu Liange, has been expelled from China's ruling Communist Party for illegal activities and bribery, according to the top anti-graft watchdog.