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

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

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

ByThe Associated Press

June 27, 2024, 6:53 AM

    BEIJING -- 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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