China's defence minister General Li Shangfu removed from post
General Li Shangfu, 65, is the second senior Chinese official who has disappeared this year and his ousting comes after that of former foreign minister Qin Gang, who was dismissed in July.
Wednesday 25 October 2023 11:50, UK
China's defence minister, who has been missing from public life for nearly two months, has been removed from his post, according to state media.