Mysterious Disappearance of China's Defense Minister Fuels Speculation
TL;DR
The disappearance of a second Chinese minister has sparked speculation, raising concerns about the stability of the Chinese government. The minister's whereabouts are unknown, and the incident follows the recent disappearance of another high-ranking official. The mysterious disappearances have led to speculation about power struggles and political infighting within the Chinese Communist Party.
- Then there were two: disappearance of second Chinese minister sparks speculation Financial Times
- China Is Investigating Its Defense Minister, U.S. Officials Say The New York Times
- China's defense chief not seen in public for two weeks Reuters
- Xi purging military brass has a message—It’s CCP that calls shots in China, not PLA ThePrint
- Speculation grows over whereabouts of China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu CNN
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