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China has revealed two new leaders of its People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force this week in a surprise shake-up that has raised questions about the inner workings at the top of the military branch overseeing the nation’s powerful arsenal of nuclear and ballistic missiles.
China has revealed two new leaders of its People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force this week in a surprise shake-up that has raised questions about the inner workings at the top of the military branch overseeing the nation’s powerful arsenal of nuclear and ballistic missiles.
Shortly after removing missing Foreign Minister Qin Gang from office, China moved to wipe out his records, according to reports. Background: Gang, 57, served as China’s ambassador to the U.S. from July 2021 until his promotion to minister of foreign affairs in December 2022. Since his mysterious disappearance, Qin had missed several major events — most notably an annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting of foreign ministers in Jakarta, which traditionally includes Beijing.
China's top diplomat is a familiar face, known for taking a hard line on those that cross Beijing.
Official silence over Qin's unexplained disappearance from public view for the past month had sparked speculation both in China and abroad.