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China removes outspoken Foreign Minister Qin Gang; replaces him with predecessor Wang Yi

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, June 18, 2023. [AP Photo]

China has removed outspoken Foreign Minister Qin Gang from office and replaced him with his predecessor, Wang Yi.

In an announcement on Tuesday evening, state media gave no reason for Qin's removal, but it comes after he dropped out of sight almost one month ago amid speculation over his personal affairs and political rivalries.

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