Senior Chinese Diplomat Liu Jianchao Taken for Questioning

Liu Jianchao, a prominent Chinese diplomat considered as a potential foreign minister, was reportedly taken in for questioning by authorities. According to sources, Liu was detained after returning from an overseas trip late in July. The incident was reported by the Wall Street Journal.

In a major development reported on Saturday, senior Chinese diplomat Liu Jianchao has been taken in for questioning by authorities, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Liu, regarded as a strong candidate for the position of foreign minister, was detained after his return to Beijing in late July from an official overseas visit, sources reveal.

The move comes as a surprise to many, sparking discussions on the potential implications for China's diplomatic landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)