Qin Gang, an aggressive “wolf warrior” diplomat, had a meteoric rise and an even faster fall from grace. He’s now said to be taking a salary at a Beijing state-run bookseller.

Qin Gang was once one of the most powerful men in China, but then vanished from public view.

Qin Gang, former Foreign Minister of China, has been demoted to a low-level publishing job after his mysterious disappearance. Once a close ally of President Xi Jinping, Qin's rapid rise and subsequent fall have sparked intense speculation.

Analysts say uncovering the reasons for Mr Qin's removal and his current status could provide hints into the inner workings of the world’s second-largest economy.

Qin has been formally reassigned — at least on paper — to a low-level position at World Affairs Press, a state-owned publishing house affiliated with the Chinese Foreign Ministry, according to a report,

China's former foreign minister, Qin Gang, once a prominent figure in Beijing's aggressive diplomatic strategy known as "wolf warrior" diplomacy, has reportedly been demoted to a low-level position at a state-affiliated publishing house,

Report suggests Qin has been spared jail time and is holding a low-ranking position at a state publishing house

China's former Foreign Minister Qin Gang is now justifying a role of low level publisher. Previously he was the most powerful man but he has been dismissed due to his extra marital affair during his tenure as China's ambassador to the US.