China’s former foreign minister had an extramarital affair – from which he had a child – when he was ambassador to Washington, from July 2021 to January this year
The reasons for the suspension of China’s former Foreign Minister Qin Gang in July are revealed today by the Wall Street Journal.
According to the newspaper, the Chinese official had an extramarital affair when he was ambassador to the United Statesin Washington, from July 2021 until this January.
Senior Chinese officials have been told that an investigation found ex-Foreign Minister Qin Gang to have engaged in an extramarital affair https://t.co/KK3wG0LqZW
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) September 19, 2023
An internal Communist Party investigation found that Chin maintained the relationship throughout his tenure and, sources told the newspaper, that the relationship resulted in the birth of a child in the United States.
The report said Chin is cooperating with the investigation, which has now focused on whether Chin’s relationship or behavior endangered China’s national security.
During a regular press conference today, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning was asked about the report and said: “Regarding the appointment and removal of the Chinese foreign minister, the Chinese side has previously released announcements, and I do not know the other information. that you mention”.
Qin was replaced as foreign minister by veteran diplomat Wang Yi in July after a mysterious month-long absence from office and after just six months in the post.
Source :Skai
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