Amidst rumours that the new Chinese defence minister had been placed under investigation for graft, Dong Jun appeared in public in Shanghai on Thursday (Dec 5) at a security forum.

Chinese defence minister Dong Jun makes public appearance amid reports of graft probe

An investigation has been launched against the Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun as part of an anti-corruption probe, according to The Financial Times report. As per the report, the investigation is part of a broader probe into China's military corruption.

Dong Jun becomes China's third defence minister in a row to face corruption probe: Report

General Liu Zhenli, the head of the military body responsible for China's combat operations and planning, has emerged as the top contender to replace the country's defence minister, who has not been seen in public for more than six weeks, according to five people familiar with the matter.

Combat veteran is top contender to replace China's missing defence minister

China's defence chief Li Shangfu has not been seen in public for four weeks. His continued absence was earlier flagged by the US ambassador to Japan and later reports about Shangfu being under investigation for corruption charges surfaced. But now the effects of his absence are becoming visible in China's military diplomacy.

Defence minister's absence takes a toll on China's military diplomacy | WION

Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu has said a conflict with the United States would be an "unbearable disaster" for the world. Li made the comment during the Shangri-La security summit in Singapore over the weekend, adding that Beijing seeks dialogue over confrontation.

Chinese defence minister says war with US would be 'unbearable disaster', seeks dialogue

US-sanctioned Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu is expected to travel to Delhi in April to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO Defence ministers' meeting.

US sanctioned Chinese defence minister expected to travel to Delhi for SCO meet

China's rubber-stamp parliament— the National People's Congress (NPC)—on Sunday gave approval to key appointments in the government as it gears towards tackling economic challenges on the home front and abroad.

China’s parliament names US-sanctioned Gen Li Shangfu as defence minister

The newly-appointed Chinese Premier Li Qiang has announced four new Vice Premiers, the Chinese Premier has also nominated China's future minister of Defence Ministers of State, Security and Public Security as well. With this the newly-elected top official has set the tone for how he is going to monitor the world's second-largest economy.

China: Li Shangfu to be new Defence Minister; newly-elected Li Qiang sets tone for his term

China has said that the main purpose of their nuclear weapons is self-defence and although they have made “Impressive progress” in expanding their nuclear arsenal over time, they do not have intention in using them for any other reason.

China's nuclear weapons are completely for self-defence, says defence minister

Australia and China's defence ministers met for the first time in three years on Sunday, with the talks described as "an important first step" following a period of strained ties.

Australia, China defence ministers meet for first time in 3 years