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China Announces Removal of Defense Minister, 2 Months After He Was Last Seen in Public

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China Announces Removal of Defense Minister, 2 Months After He Was Last Seen in Public

Advertisement China has sacked Defense Minister General Li Shangfu, who has been out of public view for almost two months, state media reported Tuesday. No further information was given, including news about Li’s replacement. Li is the second senior Chinese official to disappear this year, following former Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who was removed from … Read more

China’s Minister Purges Reflect Xi’s Personnel Dilemma

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China Says Its Foreign Minister Is Ill. A Senior Diplomat Will Take His Place at ASEAN Summit

Advertisement When China’s National People’s Congress convened in March, President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of stability and security. But half a year later, the removal of Foreign Minister Qin Gang and Defense Minister Li Shangfu, as well as a purge of senior military officials, have made Xi’s new government appear neither stable nor secure. … Read more