Posted 9/16/2023, 10:09:00 AM

Chinese Defense Minister Under Investigation Amid Xi's Military Corruption Crackdown

Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu is under investigation in a broad corruption probe over military equipment procurement. He disappeared from public view last month.
Li rose to prominence under President Xi Jinping's pursuit of military might. But Xi has also cracked down on corruption in the military.
As defence minister, Li pushed for restoring military communications with the U.S. that China had frozen after Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit.
Li previously led China's strategic support force for space and cyber warfare capabilities. He also headed military procurement.
It's unclear what impact Li's absence will have on China's military diplomacy amid ongoing regional tensions.

reuters.com

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