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BEIJING — General Li Shangfu, a veteran of China's military modernisation drive, rose through the ranks to become defence minister this year. Within six months, he disappeared under the cloud of a corruption probe. Li grew to prominence under President Xi Jinping's pursuit of military might during his decade in power while China's relations with the United States soured over...
General Li Shangfu, a veteran of China's military modernisation drive, rose through the ranks to become defence minister this year. Within six months, he disappeared under the cloud of a corruption probe. Li grew to prominence under President Xi Jinping's pursuit of military might during his decade in power while China's relations with the United States soured over issues including Taiwan, the democratically governed island that Beijing claims.
By Greg Torode and Laurie Chen BEIJING (Reuters) - General Li Shangfu, a veteran of China's military modernisation drive, rose through the ranks to be...
Japan confirmed that jets and helicopters were detected taking off and landing from the Shandong aircraft carrier. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Star roles for “action men” in China’s new military leadership may hint at an increased threat of war with Taiwan, though analysts suggest Xi Jinping’s stated preference for a peaceful takeover of the island should be taken at face value – at least for now.