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China's Communist Party Expels 2 Former Defence Ministers Over Corruption: Report
China's Communist Party on Thursday expelled former defence minister Li Shangfu and his predecessor Wei Fenghe for "serious violations of discipline", a euphemism for corruption, state news agency Xinhua reported.
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China's Defense Minister Sacked Amid Mystery, Was Last Seen On Aug 29
China's Li Shangfu became the nation's shortest-serving defense minister ever, ending months of speculation over his status as President Xi Jinping rolls on with high-profile purges that worry investors.
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China's Defence Minister, Missing Nearly For 2 Months, Removed: Report
China has removed Li Shangfu from his position as defence minister and state councillor, state broadcaster CCTV said on Tuesday.
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Missing Defence Minister Adds To China's History Of Disappearing Officials
The disappearance of China's Defence Minister Li Shangfu, who is being investigated for corruption, is just the latest recent case in which a senior official in President Xi Jinping's entourage has mysteriously vanished.
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China Defence Minister's Absence At Top Meet Heightens Speculation About Removal
Speculation about the missing Chinese Defence Minister Gen. Li Shangfu may have been removed and detained became rife after he was conspicuously absent at the meeting of the Central Military Commission (CMC) here on Friday.
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Li Shangfu: 5 Points On 'Missing' Chinese Defence Minister Who Was Once Sanctioned By US
Another top official in China has disappeared from public, renewing speculation of a possible corruption purge. The 'Wall Street Journal' reported that Defence Minister Li Shangfu was taken away last week by authorities for questioning.
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China Defence Minister, Not Seen In Weeks, Being Probed By Beijing: Report
Defence Minister Li Shangfu, who has been missing from public view for more than two weeks, has been placed under investigation by Chinese authorities, according to 10 people familiar with the matter.
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"Under House Arrest?" US On China Defence Minister 'Missing' For Weeks
The U.S. ambassador to Japan questioned in a social media post on Friday whether China's defence minister had been placed under house arrest, adding to confusion about the state councillor's two week absence from public view.
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"Playing With Fire On Taiwan Question": China Warns US
China's Defence Minister Li Shangfu on Tuesday cautioned against "playing with fire" when it comes to Taiwan, Chinese Defence Ministry reported.
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China's Defence Minister To Visit Russia, Belarus This Week
Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu will visit Russia and Belarus this week, his ministry said in an online statement on Monday. Ties between Beijing and Moscow have remained warm, with China refusing to speak out against Russia's Ukraine Invasion.
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"Normalised Management": China On Border Row Day After India's Strong Message
A day after Union Minister Rajnath Singh's strong message to China during the first meeting of defence ministers of the two nations since the Galwan incident, his Chinese counterpart today called for "normalized management" of differences.
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China's Defence Minister Arrives In Delhi To Attend Regional Summit SCO
SCO Summit 2023: Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu arrived in New Delhi today to take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting scheduled to be held on Friday in the National Capital.
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India, China Defence Ministers To Meet On Thursday, 1st Since Galwan Clash
China's Defence Minister General Li Shangfu will meet his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in Delhi on Thursday for the first time since troops of the two nations faced a violent clash in eastern Ladakh's Galwan valley in May 2020.
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China's Defence Minister To Visit India This Week To Attend Regional Grouping SCO Meet
China on Tuesday announced that its Defence Minister General Li Shangfu will visit India this week to attend the meeting of SCO defence ministers from April 27 during which he will hold talks with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh.
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China Defence Minister In India Next Week, 1st Visit Since Galwan Clash
Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu is scheduled to take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting planned to be held in the ensuing week, defence officials said.
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China's Communist Party Expels 2 Former Defence Ministers Over Corruption: Report
China's Communist Party on Thursday expelled former defence minister Li Shangfu and his predecessor Wei Fenghe for "serious violations of discipline", a euphemism for corruption, state news agency Xinhua reported.
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China's Defense Minister Sacked Amid Mystery, Was Last Seen On Aug 29
China's Li Shangfu became the nation's shortest-serving defense minister ever, ending months of speculation over his status as President Xi Jinping rolls on with high-profile purges that worry investors.
-
China's Defence Minister, Missing Nearly For 2 Months, Removed: Report
China has removed Li Shangfu from his position as defence minister and state councillor, state broadcaster CCTV said on Tuesday.
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Missing Defence Minister Adds To China's History Of Disappearing Officials
The disappearance of China's Defence Minister Li Shangfu, who is being investigated for corruption, is just the latest recent case in which a senior official in President Xi Jinping's entourage has mysteriously vanished.
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China Defence Minister's Absence At Top Meet Heightens Speculation About Removal
Speculation about the missing Chinese Defence Minister Gen. Li Shangfu may have been removed and detained became rife after he was conspicuously absent at the meeting of the Central Military Commission (CMC) here on Friday.
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Li Shangfu: 5 Points On 'Missing' Chinese Defence Minister Who Was Once Sanctioned By US
Another top official in China has disappeared from public, renewing speculation of a possible corruption purge. The 'Wall Street Journal' reported that Defence Minister Li Shangfu was taken away last week by authorities for questioning.
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China Defence Minister, Not Seen In Weeks, Being Probed By Beijing: Report
Defence Minister Li Shangfu, who has been missing from public view for more than two weeks, has been placed under investigation by Chinese authorities, according to 10 people familiar with the matter.
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"Under House Arrest?" US On China Defence Minister 'Missing' For Weeks
The U.S. ambassador to Japan questioned in a social media post on Friday whether China's defence minister had been placed under house arrest, adding to confusion about the state councillor's two week absence from public view.
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"Playing With Fire On Taiwan Question": China Warns US
China's Defence Minister Li Shangfu on Tuesday cautioned against "playing with fire" when it comes to Taiwan, Chinese Defence Ministry reported.
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China's Defence Minister To Visit Russia, Belarus This Week
Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu will visit Russia and Belarus this week, his ministry said in an online statement on Monday. Ties between Beijing and Moscow have remained warm, with China refusing to speak out against Russia's Ukraine Invasion.
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"Normalised Management": China On Border Row Day After India's Strong Message
A day after Union Minister Rajnath Singh's strong message to China during the first meeting of defence ministers of the two nations since the Galwan incident, his Chinese counterpart today called for "normalized management" of differences.
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China's Defence Minister Arrives In Delhi To Attend Regional Summit SCO
SCO Summit 2023: Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu arrived in New Delhi today to take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting scheduled to be held on Friday in the National Capital.
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India, China Defence Ministers To Meet On Thursday, 1st Since Galwan Clash
China's Defence Minister General Li Shangfu will meet his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in Delhi on Thursday for the first time since troops of the two nations faced a violent clash in eastern Ladakh's Galwan valley in May 2020.
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China's Defence Minister To Visit India This Week To Attend Regional Grouping SCO Meet
China on Tuesday announced that its Defence Minister General Li Shangfu will visit India this week to attend the meeting of SCO defence ministers from April 27 during which he will hold talks with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh.
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China Defence Minister In India Next Week, 1st Visit Since Galwan Clash
Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu is scheduled to take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting planned to be held in the ensuing week, defence officials said.
