SHANGHAI -- China's top legislative body on Friday named a top navy commander as the country's defense minister, filling the post left vacant after the removal of Li Shangfu in October.
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China names top navy commander as defense minister
Appointment of Dong Jun fills void left by ousted Li Shangfu amid U.S. tensions
China's Shandong aircraft carrier is seen in the Pacific Ocean in April. A crucial part of being China's defense minister is managing tensions with the U.S. military. © Reuters
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