China Ousts Prominent Diplomat Amid Ongoing Purge
China's Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong has been suddenly dismissed, the latest high-profile removal amid the government's sweeping anti-corruption campaign.
Beijing — In a move that sent shockwaves through the diplomatic community, China's government has abruptly dismissed Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, the latest casualty in the country's ongoing crackdown on corruption and perceived disloyalty.
Sun's dismissal comes amid a wave of similar removals of senior officials across various government agencies, as President Xi Jinping tightens his grip on power and purges those seen as threats to his authority.
The Vice Foreign Minister was not accused of any specific wrongdoing, but his sudden ouster is widely viewed as part of Xi's broader effort to consolidate control and root out potential challenges to his rule.
Source: Al Jazeera
