China’s Qin Gang Scrubbed From Foreign Ministry Website After Dramatic Removal

Posted by: lukwago J in world news July 26, 2023

China’s former foreign ministry spokesperson, Zhao Lijian, has been removed from the ministry’s website, according to recent reports. Zhao was known for his controversial statements during his tenure, including promoting conspiracy theories about the origins of Covid-19.

The removal of Zhao’s profile from the website coincides with the recent departure of another high-profile diplomat, Qin Gang, who served as China’s ambassador to the United States for just three months before being recalled to Beijing.

However Qin’s removal has been described as “dramatic” by some analysts, as he was seen as a rising star in China’s foreign policy establishment.

Meanwhile the reasons behind his departure remain unclear.

Qin Gang’s removal from his role as China’s ambassador to the United States came as a surprise to many. Qin Gang had only been in the position for three months before being recalled to Beijing, and his departure was not accompanied by any official explanation from the Chinese government.

Reasons which may have led to his removal

However some analysts have speculated that Qin’s removal may have been related to his performance in the role, as he was reportedly seen as too soft on the United States. Others have suggested that his removal may have been part of a broader shakeup in China’s foreign policy establishment, as the country seeks to assert itself more aggressively on the global stage.

Whatever the reason for his departure, Qin’s removal from his position as ambassador to the United States has been seen as a significant development in China’s foreign policy.

Qin was a close confidant of Chinese President Xi Jinping and was seen as a rising star in the country’s diplomatic corps. Before his appointment as ambassador to the United States, he served as China’s ambassador to the United Nations and played a key role in promoting China’s global agenda.

The removal of Zhao Lijian’s profile from the foreign ministry’s website is also significant. During his tenure as spokesperson, Zhao gained notoriety for his outspoken and controversial statements on a range of issues, including the origins of Covid-19 and China’s treatment of its Muslim minority population.

His removal from the ministry’s website suggests that the Chinese government may be seeking to distance itself from his more controversial statements and adopt a more measured tone in its foreign policy messaging.

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