China sends sharp-tongued ‘wolf warrior’ to US as ambassador We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss July 29, 2021 — 2.59pm Normal text size Advertisement Washington: China dispatched a veteran diplomat known for pushing back against Western criticism to serve as its next ambassador to the US, an appointment that suggests Beijing is bracing for a period of prolonged tension with Washington. Qin Gang, 55, who most recently served as vice foreign minister, arrived in the US on Wednesday to fill the post vacated last month by long-time ambassador, Cui Tiankai, according to a statement from the Chinese embassy.