Among Qin’s early notable American government visitors as foreign minister is expected to be U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Beijing in February.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2023/01/23/imaginative-china-minister-sends-new-years-greetings-to-americans-via-nba-game/

Qin’s stance seemed to validate concerns that his government was willing to side with Russia in a growing number of diplomatic venues — including at the UN Security Council — to undermine policies or actions that the vast majority of nations endorse.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/china-antagonist-diplomatic-talks-world-8479238/

The Ukraine war (which China calls a “crisis”) figured heavily in the readout of Qin’s meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/03/chinas-g20-diplomacy-highlights-geopolitical-rifts/

This marks Qin’s first appearance on the two sessions since he took office three months ago.

Source: https://www.forexlive.com/news/chinese-foreign-minister-qin-gang-says-will-oppose-cold-war-mentality-20230307/