China officially sacks defence minister Li Shangfu and ex-FM Qin Gang

[StraightEdge]

China sacks defence minister Li Shangfu; ex-FM Qin Gang also removed as state councillor

BEIJING (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): China has sacked Defence Minister Li Shangfu, reported state broadcaster CCTV, a month after multiple reports said that he had been placed under investigation. He has been absent from public view without explanation for two months.

www.thestar.com.my

 

[hyperman]

I wonder why? the official account seems to say corruption, but hardly likely he is the only thief there. I wonder if its anything espionage related. lol

 

[大汉奸柳传志]

Maybe he fell for the Russian honey traps when handling the procurement of Su-35 and S-400

honestly, I can't blame him

 

[TNT]

Shows Xi does not compromise on rules.

 

[kankan326]

China's political ecosystem is healthier than USA