Four things to know about Qin Gang, China's new ambassador to the U.S.

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1. Qin was the spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Deputy Director-General of the Information Department.

2. Qin spent 8 years in the UK as a diplomat.

3. For the last three years Qin was the Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs.

4. Qin is married and has a son.

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