The Epoch Times’ Nan Su takes a closer look at why China suddenly replaced Qin Gang.
There’s been a lot of questions surrounding the status of China foreign minister Qin Gang, who suddenly disappeared from public view following a meeting that took place in Beijing with the Russian deputy foreign minister late last month. But while those have been answered, new questions have arisen.
Chinese state media has announced that Qin Gang has been removed from his position, replaced by veteran diplomat Wang Yi. Though the authorities didn’t give any explanation surrounding Gang’s replacement, there’s speculation abound.
One interesting theory is that Gang was having an affair with the female host of Hong Kong-based Phoenix TV, and reports indicate that she may have been a spy hired by multiple governments. This has yet to be confirmed, however; and Gang will reportedly keep his title of state councilor, at least for the moment. That said, he has not yet reappeared in public view.
The move is certainly a sudden one, one that, according to NPR, “is a sign of how elite politics continues to operate behind extreme opaqueness even as Beijing’s international clout expands.”
Joining us now to discuss this further is Nan Su, a senior investigative reporter for The Epoch Times. Nan specializes in all things China and its surrounding politics, so his expertise is certainly welcome with this subject.
Q&A:
- What do you think about the rumor that Qin Gang was dating a reporter that may have actually been a spy? Is there any truth to this?
- Do you believe that particular situation led to the dismissal of Gang from the prime minister position? Or was it more of a combination of things?
- Do you believe Wang will be suitable for the job, despite the fact he’s nearly 70 years old?
- What does this say about Chinese politics as a whole, and how Xi Jinping and the CCP make their decisions?
- Should there be concern about rumored reports that the CCP is setting up illegal police stations in various countries to keep tabs on particular subjects?
- Speaking of uneasiness with China, you recently contributed to a new Epoch Times documentary called The Final War. Tell us more about it and why it’s such a compelling subject with everything that’s happening right now.
- Where can we learn more about you and see your work over on The Epoch Times?
You can visit our official website at http://www.theepochtimes.com. There are also various documentaries available over on Epoch TV.
About Nan Su:
Nan Su is a senior investigative reporter for the Epoch Times, with an eye and focus on Chinese politics and government deception. Nan is highly knowledgeable in a variety of subjects, including the Coronavirus and all things happening overseas. His reports have been in The Epoch Times for some time now and gained a following based on his expertise in delivering thorough results.
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