Top Chinese Diplomat Detained Amidst Political Upheaval | JQJO

Senior Chinese diplomat Liu Jianchao, a potential future foreign minister, has been detained by authorities for questioning, according to the Wall Street Journal. Liu, 61, returned to Beijing in late July after an overseas trip. His detention follows the removal of former Foreign Minister Qin Gang earlier this year. Liu's extensive international experience and recent meetings with high-profile officials, including U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, fueled speculation of his future promotion. Chinese authorities have yet to comment on the situation.