Cai Qi is the deputy director of the Chinese National Security Commission, set up by Xi Jinping in 2014. Photo: SCMP PicturesCai Qi is the deputy director of the Chinese National Security Commission, set up by Xi Jinping in 2014. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Cai Qi is the deputy director of the Chinese National Security Commission, set up by Xi Jinping in 2014. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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Cai Qi, deputy head of Central National Security Commission, is described as open-minded

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Laura Zhou
Laura Zhou

Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Cai Qi is the deputy director of the Chinese National Security Commission, set up by Xi Jinping in 2014. Photo: SCMP PicturesCai Qi is the deputy director of the Chinese National Security Commission, set up by Xi Jinping in 2014. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Cai Qi is the deputy director of the Chinese National Security Commission, set up by Xi Jinping in 2014. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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