China's defense minister, Li Shangfu, has been dismissed, sparking rumors and speculation. The government announced the dismissal without providing a reason, leading to concerns about political instability. This comes after the recent dismissal of another high-ranking official, adding to the significance of the situation. Both officials were seen as protégés of President Xi Jinping.
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For two officials of such prominence to fall from grace in such rapid succession is remarkable enough. What makes the departure of the foreign and defence ministers more striking is that both were seen as protégés of Xi Jinping https://t.co/i5JWlfmnrV 👇
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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
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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👇