China’s Minister Purges Reflect Xi’s Personnel Dilemma

China Says Its Foreign Minister Is Ill. A Senior Diplomat Will Take His Place at ASEAN Summit

Advertisement When China’s National People’s Congress convened in March, President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of stability and security. But half a year later, the removal of Foreign Minister Qin Gang and Defense Minister Li Shangfu, as well as a purge of senior military officials, have made Xi’s new government appear neither stable nor secure. … Read more