In fresh days pictures have appeared on Chinese social media Qin Ganga – erstwhile Minister of abroad Affairs and associate of the State Council – married during the period 28th Beijing global Music Festival. A man in a dark suit and a red tie posed for group photos, which was considered his first public appearance since June 2023.
Let's remember: Qin Gang, 60-year-old diplomat, rapidly advanced in the hierarchy: from the MFA spokesman, via the US Ambassador (2021), to the abroad Minister (2022) and a associate of the State Council (2023) – becoming The youngest leader in the rank of Deputy Prime Minister. However, June 25, 2023 abruptly disappeared from public life. The "health problems" were officially stated, but in July it was cancelled as minister and in October – from the State Council.
July 2024 XX KC KPCh accepted his resignation, but the communication continues to usage an honorary title towards him ‘association’ – what analysts interpret as no criminal proceedingsonly disciplinary sanctions (probably for "personal scandals", not treason or corruption). There was much speculation about the reasons for removing the newly-baked minister from specified an exposed position, which in itself, as an different situation in China, generated further rumors. To this day, no peculiar reason was given for taking that decision, but the secret of the polyshinel became information about Qin Gang's long-standing affair at the time he was Chinese ambassador to the US. And surely the affair itself would not have caused any major repercussions had it not been for the fact that the affair was the fruit of a kid born in the United States and in accordance with the law there, bearing “automatic” American citizenship. In circumstances of expanding tension on the Beijing – Washington line, this was a disqualifying circumstance.
Qin Ganga's return raises apparent speculation. any people think it's a targeted signal from the authorities – to dispel rumors about the death or arrest of the erstwhile minister. Others fishy it's doubleAlthough facial analysis (99% match) confirms identity.
There is no authoritative government comment. However, in China “Nothing hides” – as net users write. The appearance of Qin Ganga suggests that was not excluded from public life forever, though most likely will not return to holding advanced positions.
His communicative is an example delicate balance in Chinese politics: Even in the event of a fall, the elite retains dignity – unless it violates the limits of loyalty to the party. Qin Gang, though retired, remains an ‘association’ – what in Chinese political language means: “You are not the enemy, but you will not return to power”. According to unconfirmed information, Qin Gang is now to be head of any niche release. possibly it was due to this class that he appeared as a guest of the music festival.
Source:
- People News present – “Qin Gang Reappears at Beijing Music Festival”, 20 October 2025: https://www.peoplenewstoday.com/news/en/2025/10/20/1121394.html
- South China Morning Post – “Qin Gang responders at Beijing music festival”, 20 October 2025:https://www.scmp.com
- Reuters – “China’s erstwhile top Diplomat Qin Gang resurfaces”, 21 October 2025:https://www.reuters.com
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