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China's ambassador to the U.S. Qin Gang appointed as new foreign minister
Updated 20:13, 30-Dec-2022
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File photo of Qin Gang, October 12, 2021. /CFP
File photo of Qin Gang, October 12, 2021. /CFP

File photo of Qin Gang, October 12, 2021. /CFP

Qin Gang, currently the Chinese ambassador to the United States, was appointed as China's new foreign minister on Friday, replacing Wang Yi.

Qin is the 11th Chinese ambassador to the United States, assuming office in July 2021. 

Prior to his ambassadorship, he was Chinese vice foreign minister.

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