Missing Chinese minister 'gave birth to his mistress' child from a US surrogate mother'

Chinese officials said Qin Gang was removed from his post due to «lifestyle issues.» Photo: Thomas Peter/REUTERS

Once a trusted aide to the Chinese President, Mr Qin moved to Washington with his wife Lin Yan when he was appointed ambassador in 2021. He was appointed foreign minister in January 2023.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry's website describes Mr Qin as «married with a son». The Foreign Ministry removed all references to Mr. Qin on its website in July, then reinstated them a few days later.

Ms. Fu appeared to hint about their relationship online.

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In March, She told her followers on the Weibo social network that the child’s father was not American. On Qin's birthday, she wished her unnamed father a happy birthday.

Ms Fu posted her last comments on social media on April 10 after boarding a private jet in Los Angeles bound for Beijing with her son Er-Kin. .

She said she had last been on a plane to visit Washington for an interview with Mr Qin.

The Telegraph has contacted the Chinese Embassy and Phoenix TV to obtain comments.< /p>