China's state-run media reports that the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has decided to dismiss Defense Minister Li Shangfu.
There has been no word on Li's whereabouts for nearly two months.
In July, Qin Gang was dismissed as the country's foreign minister less than seven months after he was appointed.
There has been no word on Li's whereabouts for nearly two months.
In July, Qin Gang was dismissed as the country's foreign minister less than seven months after he was appointed.
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Summary
China's National People's Congress Standing Committee dismissed Defense Minister Li Shangfu, with no recent news of his whereabouts since two months ago. Previously, Foreign Minister Qin Gang was also dismissed in July.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231024_34/
Date: Oct. 24, 2023
Created: 2023/10/25 07:36
Updated: 2025/12/08 22:13
Last Read: 2023/10/25 07:54