Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Chinese Diplomat Appears After Reuters Reports Questioning
A high-ranking Chinese diplomat, Sun Haiyan, appeared at a Beijing event after reports she had been questioned by authorities.
The news came from a Reuters report that claimed she was taken for questioning earlier this month.
When asked about the questioning, she responded, "I'm here" and called the report "irresponsible."
Another diplomat, Liu Jianchao, a potential future foreign minister, was questioned around the same time.
The reasons for the questioning remain unknown.
Sun serves as a deputy head in the Communist Party's International Department.
Chinese diplomat Sun Haiyan appeared at a Beijing event after reports of questioning.
Reuters reported Sun was taken for questioning by Chinese authorities earlier in the month.
Sun did not directly comment on the questioning, calling the report "irresponsible".
Sun is the deputy head of the Communist Party's International Department.
Liu Jianchao, a potential foreign minister candidate, was also questioned around the same time.
- Who
- Sun Haiyan, a senior Chinese diplomat and Liu Jianchao, a potential foreign minister candidate.
- What
- Sun Haiyan appeared at a Beijing event after being reported for questioning by authorities.
- When
- Sun Haiyan appeared at an event on Friday evening; questioning happened earlier this month.
- Where
- Beijing, China
- Why
- The reasons for their detentions are unknown.
- Diplomat
- Sun Haiyan
- Event Location
- Beijing, China
- Reported by
- Reuters
- Sun's role
- Deputy head of the Communist Party’s International Department
- Also questioned
- Liu Jianchao
