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US-sanctioned general to become public face of China's growing military | 2023-03-12 13:36:40
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US-sanctioned general to become public face of China's growing military | 2023-03-12 13:36:40
Li's new post is viewed as largely diplomatic and ceremonial but is being closely watched given his background
By Greg Torode
He was then appointed head of the Equipment Development Department of the Central Military Commission (CMC), China's governing defence body, headed by President Xi Jinping. RUSSIAN PURCHASES As director, he was named in sanctions imposed by the U.S. State Department in September, 2018 over the purchase of 10 Su-35 combat aircraft in 2017 and equipment related to the S-400 surface-to-air missile system from Russia's main arms exporter, Rosoboronexport. Some security scholars note the sanctions - while not a deal-breaker for future meetings - add a potential complication, and could pro...
China defended its growing defence budget and said that the military spending is purely to safeguard the country sovereignty, security and interests, The Glob