Chinese Vice FM Sun Weidong Sacked Abruptly, No Reason Given for Dismissal
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Apr 15, 2026, 07:45 IST | Updated: Apr 15, 2026, 07:45 IST
Sun Weidong has been abruptly removed from his position as Vice Foreign Minister of China, with authorities providing no official explanation for the sudden decision. The move, approved by the State Council, comes amid a broader pattern of high-level reshuffles and anti-corruption scrutiny within Beijing’s political system.
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