Who is Qin Gang, and where did he come from? China’s next ambassador to the United States has a stellar reputation.

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Who is Qin Gang, and where did he come from? China’s next ambassador to the United States has a stellar reputation. The Chinese Embassy in Washington has a new leader, Qin Gang, whose first-ever ambassadorship begins at a low point in US-China relations and amid increased scrutiny on Beijing. However, Qin Gang’s record suggests he is nothing if not a staunch defender of his government’s policies, especially in highly sensitive areas that remain as contentious as ever today. Qin, a career diplomat who joined China’s International Ministry in 1988 and later served as its minister for Europe, publicity, and etiquette,...