US invites China’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Washington, DC after abrupt removal of his predecessor, Qin Gang
Wang, 69, served as foreign minister from 2013-2022 as ties frayed with the United States to a point Beijing described as an all-time low. / Photo: Reuters
Tuesday's announcement of the invitation comes after China reappointed veteran diplomat Wang last week, replacing former rising star Qin Gang, who has not been seen for more than a month – a mysterious absence after just seven months in the office that has raised questions about transparency.
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