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China is secretive about leaders' health, leaving uncertainty around Qin's absence.AP..
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang's prolonged absence from public view for 12 days has raised concerns and speculation about his well-being..
There have been rumors in Brussels that Qin's absence might be due to health issues, but Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin stated that he had not heard about such reports during a press briefing in Beijing...
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, right, and Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo shake hands during the welcome ceremony prior to their bilateral meeting at the Diamond Hotel on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Manila, Philippines..
As China's foreign policy continues to play a significant role in global affairs, particularly in its relations with the European Union and ASEAN, the uncertainty surrounding Qin's absence has garnered attention and curiosity..
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