BEIJING -- The ouster of Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu comes amid a broader military shake-up as President Xi Jinping looks to root out corruption and enforce top-down discipline in the ranks.
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China defense minister's ouster reflects Xi's push for discipline
Li Shangfu's exit follows dismissals and probes of other senior officers
Chinese President Xi Jinping has focused on rooting out corruption and enforcing discipline in the military. © Reuters
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