China's former foreign minister fired over love child with American woman

Former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang was fired from his job as Beijing's top diplomat after an internal investigation by the Chinese Communist Party revealed he had fathered a love child in the United States during his time as ambassador to Washington1.
Qin's affair with the child's mother, believed to be extramarital on his part, reportedly lasted for his entire 18-month tenure in DC, where he was the go-to diplomat for relations with the US1.
The incident highlights the potential impact of personal behavior on political careers and the importance of maintaining high ethical standards in public office1.
CCP officials were briefed in August on the reason for Qin's dismissal, with investigators confirming the baby was born in the US1.
The situation also raises questions about the potential impact of the incident on US-China relations and the potential for diplomatic fallout1.