China Foreign Ministry

More Than MOFA: China’s Comprehensive Diplomacy

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More Than MOFA: China’s Comprehensive Diplomacy

China’s “comprehensive diplomacy” refers to the totality of collective foreign interactions orchestrated under the leadership of the top Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leadership. This encompasses diplomatic activities conducted not only by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs but also by other government agencies and government-organized non-governmental organizations (GONGOs). These efforts aim to foster overall and comprehensive … Read more

China’s Minister Purges Reflect Xi’s Personnel Dilemma

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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

China’s Foreign Minister Deposed: Guilt or Power Struggle?

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China’s Foreign Minister Deposed: Guilt or Power Struggle?

Advertisement There is an urban legend in China known colloquially as the “58-year old phenomenon.” It refers to a 58-year-old man, usually working in the public sector as a civil servant or official, on the cusp of official retirement at age 60, taking his final chance to reward himself financially through the auspices of his … Read more