US EditionChina appoints Wang Yi as its new foreign minister, replacing absent Qin Gang
- The sudden removal of Qin Gang as China's foreign minister and lack of transparency in the decision has raised concerns about Chinese politics.
- Wang Yi, the country's top diplomat and foreign affairs chief for the Communist Party, has been reappointed as foreign minister, signaling a continuation of China's assertive diplomacy.
- China pledges to pursue an independent foreign policy, expand partnerships with other countries, and safeguard its national interests and the rights of its citizens under Wang's leadership.
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China's foreign minister sacked, no reason from Beijing for his removal
“China’s top legislature voted to appoint Wang Yi as foreign minister… as it convened a session on Tuesday,” state media outlet Xinhua said. “Qin Gang was removed from the post of foreign minister.” No reason was given for Qin’s removal, however, state media reported that President Xi Jinping signed a presidential order to enact the decision.
China removes its outspoken foreign minister during a bumpy time in relations with the US
BEIJING (AP) — 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.
China replaces foreign minister
BEIJING — China removed its sometimes outspoken foreign minister Tuesday and replaced him with his predecessor at an unusually scheduled meeting, a move that fueled rumors about what might be going on with the nation's Communist Party elite.
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