China's Foreign Minister Absent from ASEAN Meeting Due to Health Issue

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang will not attend the ASEAN diplomatic gathering in Indonesia due to health reasons. Instead, China's top diplomat Wang Yi will represent the country at the meetings. Qin's absence has raised speculation about his health, as he has not been seen in public since June. The meetings in Jakarta will also be attended by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, providing an opportunity for talks between the two countries.