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A Chinese military court convicted former defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu of bribery; both received suspended death sentences with a two-year reprieve, no parole, and lifelong political rights stripped plus asset confiscation, with Li also found guilty of offering bribes. The reprieve is typically commuted to life imprisonment after the period.
China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu has been fired and removed from his state positions after a two-month disappearance from public view, making him the second high-profile minister to lose his job without explanation. The decision was approved by the National People's Congress, and no successor has been named. Li's dismissal, along with the recent ousting of former Foreign Minister Qin Gang, raises questions about the governance of Chinese leader Xi Jinping and the country's political system. Li's removal may facilitate the resumption of high-level military talks between China and the United States. The defense minister's role in China is largely ceremonial, and Li and Qin may face further removal from their positions within the Communist Party.
China has removed General Li Shangfu as defence minister in the country's second leadership shake-up in three months. The decision to remove him was approved by the National People's Congress Standing Committee, and no explanation was given. Li is the second minister to be abruptly removed since Xi Jinping began his third term as the party's leader last October. Li's removal comes just days before a Pentagon delegation is due to arrive in Beijing for a regional security forum, potentially impacting high-level military dialogue between the two sides. No replacement for Li has been announced.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu met in Moscow to discuss military cooperation between the two nations, which have declared a "no limits" partnership. Putin and Li hailed the development of their military and military-technical spheres, which they say helps boost regional security. The visit was the first Li has made to another country since he was appointed last month.