China Defence Minister Dong Jun’s fate unclear as corruption …
4 days ago · The fate of Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun remained unclear on Wednesday, as two U.S. officials told Reuters that he was being investigated for corruption while another urged caution.
High-ranking military official in China placed under investigation ...
3 days ago · China's Defense Ministry says a a high-ranking military official has been suspended while he is under investigation. ... The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential ...
Xi Jinping’s foreign minister ousted after month-long ... - CNN
Jul 26, 2023 · China’s foreign minister Qin Gang was dramatically ousted on Tuesday after a prolonged absence from public view and replaced by his predecessor in a surprising and highly unusual shake-up...
Li Shangfu: Chinese defence minister sacked - BBC
Oct 24, 2023 · China has officially sacked its defence minister Li Shangfu, two months after he disappeared from public life. No explanation has been given for his removal, nor has a replacement been...
Xi Jinping’s foreign minister has vanished from public view. His ...
Jul 18, 2023 · As foreign minister, Qin has delivered searing rebukes of Washington after relations plunged to a new low in the aftermath of a suspected Chinese spy balloon that was shot down over the US.
China removes defense minister Gen. Li Shangfu | AP News
Oct 25, 2023 · Taiwan (AP) — China has replaced Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu, who has been out of public view for almost two months, state media reported Tuesday. No further information was given.
Qin Gang: China foreign minister's removal sparks speculation
Jul 26, 2023 · Speculation on Qin Gang remained rampant on Wednesday, a day after he was removed as China's foreign minister just seven months into the job. No reason was given for Mr Qin's removal, which...
Qin Gang: Foreign minister's downfall leaves China red-faced - BBC
As mystery swirls over the removal of China's foreign minister Qin Gang, questions have also arisen over what his downfall means for China's diplomacy. Following weeks of unexplained absence,...
Qin Gang replaced: Who is China's new foreign minister Wang Yi? - BBC
Jul 26, 2023 · Wang Yi, re-appointed as China's foreign minister to replace Qin Gang, will be a familiar face to many on the international stage. The 69-year old is already China's top diplomat as head...
China Appoints Naval Commander as Defense Minister
Dec 29, 2023 · China on Friday appointed a naval commander with experience in the South China Sea as its minister of defense, filling a monthslong vacancy created by the unexplained disappearance of the...