The Japan TimesJun 28, 2024
China’s ruling Communist Party has expelled two former defense ministers on corruption charges, ending speculation over their fate after a spate of purges rocked the defense hierarchy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/06/28/asia-pacific/politics/china-ousted-ministers-graft/ #asiapacific #politics #lishangfu #weifenghe #china #ccp #pla
China ousts two ex-defense ministers from party over graft

The 24-man Politburo made the decision to oust Li Shangfu and his predecessor Wei Fenghe, who are said to have taken bribes.

The Japan Times
David WeberJun 27, 2024

La Chine confirme que l'ancien ministre de la Défense Li Shangfu fait l'objet d'une enquête pour corruption et a été expulsé du PCC.

https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1418527/en-chine-lex-ministre-de-la-defense-li-shangfu-est-exclu-du-parti-communiste-papier-general.html

#LiShangfu

En Chine, l'ex-ministre de la Défense Li Shangfu est exclu du Parti communiste 

L'ex-ministre chinois de la Défense Li Shangfu, qui avait été brutalement démis de ses fonctions sans aucune explication l'an dernier, a été exclu du Parti...

L'Orient-Le Jour
The Japan TimesOct 30, 2023
Senior defense officials from China and Russia used a forum in Beijing to single out the U.S. for fanning the flames of war — criticism that came as the Chinese military’s No. 2 signaled an openness to restoring military channels with the Pentagon. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/10/30/asia-pacific/politics/china-us-military-beijing-xiangshan-forum/?utm_content=buffer4935f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #asiapacific #politics #china #pla #us #usmilitary #lishangfu #defense #taiwan #southchinasea #sergeishoigu #russia
Chinese military No. 2 slams U.S. but signals defense channel reopening

While criticizing the U.S., China's Gen. Zhang Youxia also indicated an openness to resuming high-level military talks with the Pentagon.

The Japan Times
Michal BoguszOct 25, 2023

Znikający generałowie

To kolejna czystka w wojsku i wszystko wskazuje, że na tym się nie skończy, a niechęć korpusu oficerskiego skupi się na nowym ministrze, który może odegrać w przyszłości rolę piorunochronu. Nic dziwnego, że nikt się nie pali do tej roboty. Trudności ze znalezieniem następcy dla Liu Shengfu mogą także wskazywać na problemy samego Xi Jinping.

https://wp.me/p3fv0T-fFB #POLECANE #Chiny #ChRL #MON #ALW #armia #czystka #korupcja #XiJinping #LiShangfu #QinGang #FuXiaotian #LiuZhenli #wojsko

Znikający generałowie

To kolejna czystka w wojsku i wszystko wskazuje, że na tym się nie skończy, a niechęć korpusu oficerskiego skupi się na nowym ministrze, który może odegrać w przyszłości rolę piorunochronu. Nic dzi…

The Japan TimesOct 24, 2023
Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu has been removed from his positions as defense chief and state councilor, state-run media said, in a move sanctioned by President Xi Jinping nearly two months after Li disappeared. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/10/24/asia-pacific/politics/china-defense-minister-li-shangfu-fired/?utm_content=buffer623ca&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #asiapacific #politics #lishangfu #pla #xijinping #china #qingang
China ousts defense chief and removes ex-top envoy from Cabinet

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu has been removed from his positions as defense chief and state councilor, state-run media said.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesOct 13, 2023
Xi Jinping and China could be in trouble — at least that’s what the headlines could lead one to conclude. But the real story is far more complicated. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/10/13/asia-pacific/politics/xi-jinping-top-officials-analysis/?utm_content=buffer3f0ab&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #asiapacific #politics #china #xijinping #ccp #lishangfu #qingang
With purges of top officials, is China’s Xi in trouble? Hardly.

The well-known opacity in Beijing may have clouded assessments of how the turbulence is affecting Xi’s grip on power

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesOct 1, 2023
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel has taken fresh aim at China over coercing its neighbors, posting pictures of Chinese boats he said were fishing near Japan despite Beijing's seafood ban. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/23/japan/politics/rahm-emanuel-china-social-media-speech/?utm_content=buffer2d352&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #us #china #rahmemanuel #usjapanrelations #fukushima #radioactivewater #lishangfu #pla
U.S. envoy to Japan slams China in speech and social media post

Rahm Emanuel posted pictures of Chinese boats he said were fishing near Japan despite Beijing's seafood ban over the Fukushima water release.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesSep 23, 2023
The U.S. reportedly believes China's missing defense chief has been placed under investigation and relieved of his command, in what could be the latest sign of turmoil in Chinese leader Xi Jinping's government. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/15/asia-pacific/politics/china-defense-minister-li-shangfu/?utm_content=buffer7cedc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #asiapacific #politics #china #xijinping #us #lishangfu #pla
Missing Chinese defense chief signals turmoil in Xi's government

Washington has reportedly concluded that Li Shangfu, who took up his post in March, has been stripped of his responsibilities.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesSep 18, 2023
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for unity and stability within the military during an inspection in the northeast, just as speculation mounts over the whereabouts of the country’s defense minister. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/11/asia-pacific/politics/china-defense-minister-rumors-swirl/?utm_content=bufferf6632&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #asiapacific #politics #china #lishangfu #defense
Xi stresses military unity as rumors over defense minister swirl

Rumors have been swirling social media over Defense Minister Li Shangfu's whereabouts. His last public appearance was on Aug. 29.

The Japan Times
Norobiik @[email protected]Sep 15, 2023

#RahmEmanuel, the US ambassador to #Japan, has been particularly vocal about the mystery, likening #XiJinping’s cabinet to Agatha Christie’s novel And Then There Were None.

#LiShangfu: speculation grows over fate of China’s missing defence minister | China | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/15/china-defence-minister-li-shangfu-missing

Li Shangfu: speculation grows over fate of China’s missing defence minister

Li Shangfu, who has not been seen for two weeks, is under ‘house arrest’, claims US ambassador to Japan

The Guardian