SHAKEUP LIKELY IN CHINA’S FOREIGN POLICY TEAM?

BEIJING – According to reports here, China’s current Foreign Minister, Yang Jiechi, is likely to be promoted to State Councillor for Foreign Affairs, China’s top diplomatic position. This would see a continuation of recent trends in  foreign policy, including current policies towards Japan. The reports say Yang is likely to be replaced as Foreign Minister by Wang Yi, a former Ambassador to Japan.