China Ousts Former Foreign Minister Qin Gang Over Affair and Child Fathered in U.S.

China's former foreign minister Qin Gang was ousted after having an affair and fathering a child while serving as ambassador in Washington.
The affair and child were discovered during a Communist Party investigation into Qin's "lifestyle issues".
The identities of the woman and child are unknown, but the child was born in the U.S.
China is investigating if the affair impacted national security. Qin is cooperating.
Qin remains a state councilor, but may lose this position and face charges after the investigation.

forbes.com

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