Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang elevated to State Councillor rank

In key move for India, China elevates Foreign Minister Qin Gang to State Councillor rank

The National People’s Congress (NPC), the Chinese Parliament, on Sunday elevated the status of Foreign Minister Qin Gang to the rank of State Councillor, putting him next in line for the post of China’s Special Representative for India-China boundary talks, a high-level mechanism to discuss the boundary issue and improvement of ties between the two countries. The 56-year-old was appointed as the Foreign Minister in December replacing Wang Yi. A

China promotes Foreign Minister Qin Gang to state councillor

Two-step promotion for Qin within months completes diplomatic reshuffle as Beijing underlines global leadership role and President Xi Jinping begins historic third term.

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang elevated to State Councillor rank

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has been elevated to the rank of State Councillor, which will put him in line for his likely appointment for the post of China’s Special Representative for India-China boundary talks, a high-level mechanism to discuss the boundary issue and improvement of ties between the two countries.

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang Elevated to State Councillor Rank

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has been elevated to the rank of State Councillor. The National People’s Congress (NPC) elevated Qin to the status of State Councillor.

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang elevated to State Councillor rank

Qin, 56, was appointed as the Foreign Minister in December succeeding Wang Yi who was elected to the Political Bureau of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), a key policy body of the party in the once-in-a-five-year congress of the party in October last year.

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang elevated to State Councillor rank

Beijing, Mar 12 (PTI) Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has been elevated to the rank of State Councillor, which will put him in line for his likely appointment for the post of China’s Special Representative for India-China boundary talks, a high-level mechanism to discuss the boundary issue and improvement of ties between the two countries. […]