BEIJING -- Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu has been gone from the public eye for a full month, fueling speculation over his whereabouts and stalling China's defense cooperation with partners.
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Chinese defense chief's monthlong absence slows military diplomacy
Li Shangfu missed meetings with foreign military leaders, fueling speculation
Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu has not appeared in public since Aug. 29, when he delivered a speech at the China-Africa Peace and Security Forum in Beijing. © Reuters
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