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Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu abruptly pulled out of a meeting with Vietnamese defence leaders last week, three officials with direct knowledge of the matter said, amid questions about his more than two-weeks-long absence from public view. Li, 65, was due to attend an annual gathering on defence cooperation hosted by Vietnam on its border with China on Sept. 7-8 but the meeting was postponed after Beijing told Hanoi days before the event that the minister had a "health condition,&#x2...

Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu abruptly pulled out of a meeting with Vietnamese defence leaders last week, three officials with direct ...

Jake Smith Daily Caller News Foundation China’s defense minister has not been seen publicly for weeks, prompting speculation about yet another mysterious disappearance in Beijing’s top ranks, according to The Times of India. Gen. Li Shangfu has not been seen in public since he delivered a speech at the China-Africa Peace and Security Forum last…

An espionage case involving a parliamentary aide comes at a bad time for the Conservative Party.

Li Shangfu made his last public appearance on August 29, when he delivered a keynote speech at the 3rd China-Africa Peace and Security Forum in Beijing

Gen. Li Shangfu, the minister of defense for the People's Republic of China, has allegedly not been seen publicly for two weeks, sparking international speculation.

A new Air Force strategy highlights major advantages offered by drones collaborating with fighters in future high-end fights in the Pacific.

The disappearance of the ex-commander of China’s Rocket Force and his replacement with a non-artillery officer have not affected the combat readiness of the country’s strategic missile forces, says Dr James Char, a Chinese military expert at NTU’s RSIS.

Though difficult to predict the future, a careful analysis of the PLA’s preparedness shows several weaknesses for a professional modern army

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall gave a stark warning that China is preparing for a war that the United States has "no modern experience with."