China appoints naval commander as new Defence Minister

China appoints naval commander as new Defence Minister

China on Friday named naval commander General Dong Jun as the new defence minister, two months after the summary dismissal of General Li Shangfu without any explanation. China’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), had confirmed Mr. Li’s ouster in October. Mr. Dong, the commander of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), was appointed … Read more

Missing Defence Minister brings spotlight to Xi’s purges

Missing Defence Minister brings spotlight to Xi’s purges

Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu delivers a speech at XI Moscow conference on international security in the Moscow region, Russia, August 15, 2023. Credit: Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS | Photo Credit: VIA REUTERS China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu has become the latest senior Chinese official caught up in swirling political rumours, with reports on … Read more