The apparent removal of Li Shangfu is the latest sign of potential turmoil in Beijing.
China’s defence minister Li Shangfu previously refused to hold meetings with US counterparts until Washington lifts sanctions imposed on him.
It is the latest sign of potential turmoil in Beijing after Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang inexplicably disappeared and was ousted from his post in July. It was not clear what made President Joe Biden’s administration conclude that Li was under investigation. The White House has not publicly addressed the matter.
The latest apparent removal of an elite Chinese official from public view led Ambassador Emanuel, who has been openly critical of Chinese president Xi Jinping, to fuel speculation about the issue on Sept 7 and again one week later. “1st: Defense Minister Li Shangfu hasn’t been seen or heard from in 3 weeks. 2nd: He was a no-show for his trip to Vietnam,” he wrote.
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