China criticises ‘malicious hype’ over Qin Gang disappearance
Foreign ministry spokesperson comments on speculation a day after refusing to answer questions about ex-minister
China’s ministry of foreign affairs has labelled speculation over the whereabouts of Qin Gang as “malicious hype” while continuing to refuse further details about the missing former foreign minister.
At a daily press conference in Beijing, the ministry’s spokesperson, Mao Ning, said China had released information about Qin “in a timely manner”. “We consistently oppose malicious hype of this matter,” she said.