In a surprising turn of events, China's former foreign minister, Qin Gang, has resigned from his seat in the national legislature after being dismissed from office last July. Qin, who had been missing from public view since June, served as foreign minister for only seven months before his sudden disappearance.
The 57-year-old's resignation was accepted by the Tianjin Municipal People's Congress ahead of the upcoming annual parliamentary session. Official websites no longer list Qin as a member of the State Council, China's cabinet, indicating a significant shift in his political status.
