How China’s foreign minister going MIA could affect diplomacy with Australia

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China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang has disappeared from public view after his last public appearance about three weeks ago. Key points: Mr Qin's last public appearance was on June 25 Mr Qin's last public appearance was on June 25 Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said Mr Qin would not attend an ASEAN meeting due to "health reasons" Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said Mr Qin would not attend an ASEAN meeting due to "health reasons" The foreign minister's disappearance could delay the appointment of a new Australian ambassador to China Experts say it is the first time a...