China's Former Foreign Minister Qin Gang Resigns from Legislature

Qin Gang's resignation follows his disappearance from public view and dismissal from his ministerial post last year, amid reports of an extramarital affair compromising national security.

• Qin Gang, China's former foreign minister, has resigned from his seat in the national legislature after being missing from public view since June last year.
• He was dismissed from his post in July, following a brief seven-month tenure, and replaced by his predecessor, Wang Yi.
• The resignation comes ahead of the National People's Congress annual session in March, set to focus on China's economic challenges.
• Reports suggest Qin was ousted over an extramarital affair during his time as ambassador to the U.S., raising concerns about national security.
• Qin's and other top officials' dismissals are seen as part of a broader effort to address security vulnerabilities amid increasing competition with the U.S. and its allies.

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