China continues its anti-corruption crackdown the latest to have fallen prey are two former Defence Ministers. The Chinese Communist Party has expelled Li Shangfu who was sacked last year along with his predecessor Wei Fenghe.

China continues its anti-corruption crackdown as CCP expels Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe

China appoints naval commander as new defence minister. General Dong Jun has served in all major naval divisions in the plan. Following the classic trend of the country Minister Dong Jun will be taking over from his predecessor Li Shangfu who was last seen in August.

China: Former Navy Chief Dong Jun as new Defence Minister

China Defence Minister Dong Jun's predecessor Li Shangfu missing since August

China appoints former Navy Chief Dong Jun as new Defence Minister

China has removed from office its missing Defence Minister Li Shangfu. Li was last seen in public in August. Beijing has not said a word on where Li is or why he was unceremoniously sacked. So, what is China hiding?

Gravitas: China sacks missing Defence Minister Li Shangfu

China has removed General Li Shang Fu from the post of Defense Minister. This is the second leadership shake-up in 3 months.

China removes defence minister Li Shang Fu without explanation

China sacks two ministers: Defence Minister Li Shangfu & Foreign Minister Qin Gang removed

The Chinese government on Tuesday (Oct 24) removed Li Shangfu from his position as defence minister and state councillor, state broadcaster CCTV reported. As per CCTV, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress also voted to remove former foreign minister Qin Gang from his position as state councillor.

China removes defence minister Shangfu, ousts former foreign minister from cabinet

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

In recent months, the mysterious disappearances of several top-level Chinese officials have set off a whirlwind of speculation regarding whether Xi Jinping is orchestrating a sweeping overhaul, or weeding out the 'immoral', particularly aimed at those with military echelons.

No 'bad men' in Xi's rule? Decoding the mystery of China's disappearing ministers

China's Defence Minister Li Shangfu is missing. He has not been seen in public since August 29. What explains his continued absence from the public? Watch the video to know more.

China | Li Shangfu, China's Defence Minister, facing investigation: Reports

The disappearance of China's defence minister, the latest in a string of upheavals in the country's top ranks, is stoking uncertainty about President Xi Jinping's rule as an internal security clampdown trumps international engagement.

Upheavals in Xi Jinping's world spread concern about China's diplomacy, erode confidence

China's Defence Minister Li Shangfu is missing. He has not been seen in public since August 29. China says it is not aware of the situation. Vikram Chandra tells you what could possibly have happened to Li in Xi Jinping's China.

China: Defence Minsiter Li Shangfu missing, country says 'not aware of the situation'

China's Defence Minister Li Shangfu is missing; Here's what could have happened to Li | This World

The Chinese Foreign Minister then it was the PLA commanders and now it is China's Defence Minister. People in China commanding top posts can disappear anytime at the whims and fancies.

The tale of Xi Jinping's disappearing cabinet, Li Shangfu absent from military meeting

The Chinese defense minister Li Shangfu is allegedly under investigation by Beijing and has been stripped of his duties, according to the US government. It is the most recent indication of impending unrest in Beijing following the mysterious disappearance and subsequent removal from office of Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in July.

China's defence minister Li Shangfu not seen in weeks

Where is China's Defence Minister? Reports say Li Shangfu was last seen in public on August 29. This comes after PLA launched an inquiry into hardware procurement. Li was reportedly the head of equipment department from 2017 to 2022.

Gravitas: Is Xi Jinping eliminating his rivals? Where is China's Defence Minister Li Shangfu?

In order to deepen relations with Belarus, a steadfast friend of Russia, and as NATO members step up border security with Belarus, China's defense chief arrived there for a three-day visit.

China's defence minister Li Shangfu kicks off his Belarus visit

Amid speculations of a possible thaw in US-China ties, China has now declined a US invitation for a meeting between defense secretary Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu. According to the Pentagon he was invited for a meeting in Singapore this week on the sidelines of the Shangri-La dialogue. According to officials China declined the invitation overnight.

China declines the invitation to meet Lloyd Austin

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Li Shangfu, on Thursday, ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting. This will be Li's first visit to Delhi since the Galwan Valley clashes in 2020.

Rajnath Singh set for bilateral meet with Chinese defence minister ahead of SCO meet

Amid a strained relationship between India and China, the Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu will hold Bilateral meetings in Delhi on Thursday.

India-China to hold bilaterals: Focus likely on the LAC standoff

India & China hold bilaterals: Both countries' Defence Ministers to meet in Delhi | WION Fineprint

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu will be visiting India's capital New Delhi for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting. The upcoming visit by both the ministers will be the first.

SCO summit: Russia and China defence ministers to visit India, meeting to be held on April 27-28

Russia & China Defence Ministers to visit India, to attend SCO meet in Delhi

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