Where is Qin Gang? Chinese foreign minister not seen in public for three weeks

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Dubbed one of China's most prominent 'wolf warrior' diplomats and a trusted aide of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Qin Gang's prolonged absence has fuelled speculation online.

He has yet to be seen attending official engagements since. Here's what is known about Qin Gang and his rise to become China's foreign minister.A trusted aide of President Xi Jinping, Qin was appointed China's foreign minister in December 2022. The Tianjin native took over the role from top diplomat Wang Yi, who has been the face of Chinese diplomacy since 2013.

Qin has held various positions in China's foreign ministry, including two runs as ministry spokesman between 2005As a ministry spokesman, Qin stood out among his peers for being one of the earliest Chinese diplomats to make sharp comments in defence of China's increasingly assertive foreign policy - what later became known as"wolf warrior" diplomacy.

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang holds a copy of China's constitution during a press conference at the Media Center of the National People's Congress in Beijing on Mar 7, 2023. Despite the strong stance, the career diplomat also played a key role in efforts by China and the United States to stabilise and thaw frosty ties.

While Qin as foreign minister is the government's foreign policy chief, Wang ranks above him. The veteran diplomat was promoted to the Chinese Communist Party's politburo and named its top foreign policy chief. US-based analyst, Deng Yuwen told CNN that the rumours were driven by a lack of transparency in the Chinese political system.

 

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