Former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang’s New Role ‌Revealed

Exclusive reporting by reporter Zhang Ruixin/Extensive Reporting

Qin Gang, China’s former foreign minister, suddenly​ disappeared from public view last year⁣ and was dismissed ⁣from his post in July. According to a report‌ by the US “Washington Post”, Qin Gang has been appointed to a low-level position at⁢ a ⁤publishing⁢ company overseen by China’s Ministry ⁣of Foreign Affairs, indicating that his political career is over.

Qin Gang’s New Position at World Knowledge Publishing

The ‍Washington Post cited two ⁢former US officials ​as saying‍ that Qin Gang, 58, had been appointed to a low-level position at ⁣World Knowledge Publishing. Located in the center of Beijing, the​ publishing house mainly ⁤publishes memoirs of Chinese diplomats and works by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China.

Qin Gang’s Rise and Fall ⁣in Chinese Politics

Qin Gang’s official ‍career was smooth for a time as he served as China’s ambassador to the United States in 2021 and was promoted to China’s foreign minister ⁣in 2022. However, he suddenly disappeared from public view from June ​2023 and was sacked ⁣from his post‌ as foreign minister in July, ⁤sparking speculation from the outside world and even rumors that he‌ was being punished ⁤for an extramarital affair.

Experts Weigh in on Qin Gang’s⁤ Demotion

Experts point out that Qin Gang’s rapid‌ promotion ‌caused resentment among his colleagues and that the promotion was a punishment for ⁢him and ⁣a warning to other officials. Such retrenchment measures are not unusual in the era of Xi Jinping.

Qin Gang’s Future in Chinese Politics

Although Qin Gang was once regarded as a rising star in Chinese politics,⁤ the move suggests he may not have a chance to make a comeback in his ‌political career.