The Journal. The Missing Minister, Episode 2: The Affair
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Oct 18, 2024 
Ling Ling Wei, Chief China Correspondent, discusses the high-profile case of Fu Xiaotian, a prominent TV host embroiled in a scandalous affair with diplomat Qin Gang, who also vanished mysteriously. Joe Parkinson shares insights into Fu's ambitious career and social connections that add layers to her disappearance. The conversation uncovers the implications of their relationship on national security and highlights Fu's glamorous yet complicated life before her abrupt end. Secrets around them continue to unfold, leaving many questions unanswered.
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Qin Gang's Life in London
- Qin Gang, while a junior diplomat in London, enjoyed exploring the city with his wife.
- He loved soccer, tennis, and even vacationed in Cornwall, driving on its narrow roads.
Qin Gang and Fu Xiaotian's Affair
- During his time in the UK, Qin Gang met Fu Xiaotian, a young, ambitious Chinese TV journalist.
- They began an affair that would later play a central role in his disappearance.
Fu Xiaotian's Background
- There are conflicting accounts of Fu Xiaotian's family background, with some claiming she was wealthy and others modest.
- She was academically ambitious, studying at top universities and eventually receiving a master's degree from Cambridge.