Resignation of China's Former Foreign Minister Qin Gang

China's former foreign minister, Qin Gang, who has been missing from public view since last June, has resigned from the national legislature. His dismissal came during a series of dismissals at the top echelons of the party, believed to be part of a broader effort to reduce security vulnerabilities amid China's increasing competition with the United States and its allies.

Resignation of China's former foreign minister Qin Gang

China's former foreign minister Qin Gang, who has been missing from public view since last June, has resigned from the national legislature. His dismissal as foreign minister was a surprise, and signs of political friction in China are rare. His ouster is believed to be part of efforts to reduce security vulnerabilities amid increasing competition with the United States and its allies.