Reuters exclusively reported that China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu, who has been missing from public view for more than two weeks, has been placed under investigation by Chinese authorities. The investigation into Li relates to procurement of military equipment.
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Chinese defence minister under investigation for corrupt procurement
16 September 2023, 12:00 am
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China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu attends the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore June 2, 2023. REUTERS/Caroline Chia/File Photo