Qin Gang
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Qin Gang is a Chinese former diplomat and politician who served as the 12th Minister of Foreign Affairs of China from December 2022 to July 2023 and as State Councillor of China from March to October 2023.
Qin in 2023
U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns meeting with Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Qin Gang, before Qin's departure for the U.S.
Qin was reportedly the person responsible for sending Chinese diplomat Li Hui to Ukraine, against Russia's wishes.
Qin with U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing, 18 June 2023
State councillor
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A state councillor is a high-ranking position within the State Council, the executive organ of the Chinese government. It ranks immediately below the vice premiers and above the ministers of various departments. Similar to minister without portfolio, the position carries duties unspecified at the time of appointment, although state councillor may also be appointed to head a department.
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