German ambassador to China dies in unclear circumstances

Sadraddin Ismayilov
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6 September 2021 / 05:55

The German Ambassador to China and Angela Merkel confidant, Jan Hecker, has died after only a few days in the role, Report informs, citing DW.

Before taking up the Beijing post last month, the 54-year-old Hecker was a foreign policy advisor to Chancellor Merkel.

Germany's Foreign Office did not divulge the circumstances behind the diplomat's death.

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