2023-12-09 03:18:15
Former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang Rumored to Have Died
Former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who was fired from his post last July, is rumored to have died. According to a foreign media report, Gang, who disappeared from public view in June, finally died at a military hospital in Beijing. His death is believed to be a suicide or a result of physical abuse.
Gang, 56, assumed office in December 2022 and was a member of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. He was known as a close supporter of President Xi Jinping and also served as the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs. However, his ouster was speculated to be due to an affair he had with a woman while he was ambassador to the US.
Wang Yi, a senior leader and Xi confidant, is the current foreign minister. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Li Shangfu, who was sacked in October, has also been missing since August. His replacement has yet to be appointed.
The circumstances surrounding Gang’s death are still unclear, and the Chinese government has not yet released an official statement on the matter. The news of his death has caused shock and speculation within political circles in China and around the world. As more information becomes available, the public will be eagerly awaiting further details on the rumored death of the former foreign minister.
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