China appoints U.S. envoy Qin Gong as new foreign minister
The Hindu
Except President Xi Jinping, all top officials and ministers will be replaced during the Parliament session.
China has appointed its U.S. envoy Qin Gang as the new foreign minister to succeed incumbent Wang Yi, who has been elevated to the Political Bureau — the ruling Communist Party's top policy body.
It is, however, not clear whether Mr. Qin, 56, will take over the post immediately.
Mr. Wang, 69, has been elevated to the high-power Political Bureau of the CPC, making him the country’s top diplomat.
“Congratulations to H.E. Qin Gang @AmbQinGang for his appointment as China's new Foreign Minister! Looking forward to a splendid new chapter in China's diplomacy,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson and Assistant Foreign Minister Hua Chunying tweeted.
The announcement was a surprise as the new administration to be headed by the new Premier is scheduled to take over during the annual Parliament session slated to be held from March 5 next year.
A new central cabinet called the State Council, replacing the present one headed by Premier Li Keqiang, will take charge during the annual session of the country's parliament — the National People's Congress (NPC) — scheduled to be held from March 5.
Except President Xi Jinping, all top officials and ministers will be replaced during the Parliament session.
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