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🧵 2. Wang Yi, China's top diplomat, is returning to the foreign minister role after Qin's dismissal.

🧵 3. China's foreign policy is guided by Xi Jinping and his inner circle, limiting the foreign minister's influence.

🧵 4. Opacity surrounding Qin's departure may complicate foreign engagement logistics.

🧵 5. Wang's return strengthens Beijing's diplomatic consistency and party's control over foreign affairs.