Qin Gang, once a prominent Chinese Foreign Minister, faced an abrupt fall from grace after his mysterious disappearance in summer 2023, now taking a low-level position.
The demotion is seen not only as punishment for Qin's rapid rise—where he went from foreign minister to state councilor in record time—but also serves as a warning.
Officials indicate that though Qin is not being jailed, his new role at a state-owned publishing house signifies the end of his political career.
Colleagues felt resentment towards Qin's swift ascent, viewing him as someone who leapfrogged over others, which added to the turbulence of his tenure.
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