Key Points
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang's sudden removal from his post after just seven months has sparked weeks of speculation and confusion..
Qin's rise to becoming one of the country's youngest foreign ministers in December 2022 was meteoric, partly attributed to his proximity to President Xi..
While Qin's removal has ended speculation about his official status, the lack of information from the Chinese foreign ministry leaves fundamental questions unanswered about the reasons behind his sudden departure...
FILE - China's Foreign Minister, Qin Gang, left, and African Union Commission (AUC) chair Moussa Faki Mahamat, right, attend the inauguration of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Jan. 11, 2023..
The sudden removal of Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has left observers puzzled and the public speculating about the reasons behind his departure..
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