China officially expels Li Shangfu as defense minister

Li removed as state councilor, along with Qin Gang; no reason given

20231020 Li Shangfu

Sacked Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu was last seen in public in August at a China-Africa security forum in Beijing. © AP

CK TAN, Nikkei staff writer

SHANGHAI -- Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu has been expelled from his post, the country's top legislative body said Tuesday without elaborating.

In a regular meeting, the National People's Congress Standing Committee removed Li, according to Chinese state media.

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