Former Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu removed from Central Military Commission as downfall gathers pace

Former Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu removed from Central Military Commission as downfall gathers pace

It is not clear when exactly his name was removed, and Beijing has not made any public announcements about his removal or explained when the decision was taken. Li, who had not been seen in public since late August, was removed as defence minister and state councillor without explanation at a meeting of the National … Read more