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Former Chinese defense minister expelled from ruling Communist Party over graft allegations

Former Chinese defense minister Li Shangfu was expelled from the ruling Communist Party and is being investigated for corruption and bribery, the official Xinhua news agency reported Thursday

Via AP news wire
Thursday 27 June 2024 06:59 EDT
China Defense Minister
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Former Chinese defense minister Li Shangfu was expelled from the ruling Communist Party and is being investigated for corruption and bribery, the official Xinhua news agency reported Thursday. Li was removed from office in October 2023 after disappearing from public view for almost two months.

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