China Names Ex-Navy Chief Dong Jun as Defense Minister Following Predecessor's Disappearance
TL;DR
China has appointed Adm. Dong Jun, a top navy admiral, as its new defense minister following the unexplained removal of the previous minister. The appointment was made through a presidential decree by Chinese leader Xi Jinping and comes after the first formal military talks between the U.S. and China in over a year. Dong's appointment was confirmed by senior legislators and reported by the official Xinhua News Agency.
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