Chinese envoy to US to be replaced after 8 years

Washington [US], June 22 (ANI): China’s longest-serving ambassador to the United States, Cui Tiankai, on Tuesday confirmed that he would be leaving Washington, at a time when tensions between the two countries have heightened. Cui has held the post for over eight years. He is expected to replace by Qin Gang, a former Foreign Ministry spokesman. According to South China Morning Post, Cui is known for his relatively moderate stance compared to the more hawkist breed of Wolf Warrior diplomats. Cui on Tuesday said China and the US relationship is at a “key crossroad” that will have to choose either…