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China has removed its defense minister, Li Shangfu, without explanation, ending the mystery surrounding his status since his last appearance in August. Li Shangfu was in office for only 7 months, and his title of state councilor has also been removed. No replacement has been announced. The government's terse announcement has sparked rumors and speculation about the reasons behind the dismissal.
A big incident has happened in Chinese politics. After weeks of speculation the government tersely announced that the defence minister, Li Shangfu, had been dismissed. It gave no reason, but this was far from routine https://t.co/IlV7JjQQwI 👇
Rumours are swirling in China after Li Shangfu, the defence minister, was dismissed. Read how the government is trickling out news of a political bombshell https://t.co/zQNDzuCMcv 👇
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A big incident has happened in Chinese politics. After weeks of speculation the government tersely announced that the defence minister, Li Shangfu, had been dismissed. It gave no reason, but this was far from routine https://t.co/zbEpOk0txn 👇
After weeks of speculation that he was in political trouble, China’s government tersely announced that the defence minister had been dismissed. But it gave no reason. Learn why this is far from routine: https://t.co/XJ3vn658Ed Image: Rex Shutterstock https://t.co/1L8SXGyIop
Rumours are swirling in China after Li Shangfu, the defence minister, was dismissed. Read how the government is trickling out news of a political bombshell https://t.co/DdNBNimpsa👇
China Confirms 'Missing' Defense Minister Has Been Removed. Read more: https://t.co/An2KBCzYUn
China 🇨🇳 has ousted its defense minister without explanation, ending a mystery over his status since his last appearance in August in Beijing He was in office for only 7 months and his title of state councilor has also been removed. No replacement has been announced. Xi… https://t.co/0PwPu6ElfF https://t.co/7CzugfvTuV
China removes defence minister two months after disappearance https://t.co/MYLLnbgd0Q via @ft
Xi Jinping has fired China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu from his position. A few months ago, he created headlines by disappearing from public life for weeks. https://t.co/20AQB8MsSa
Almost two months ago, Li Shangfu disappeared amid a sweeping purge of senior military leaders. Now, China has officially removed him as defence minister and cabinet member https://t.co/KSXdW6Q4AT