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Li Shangfu: Chinese defence minister sacked
By George Wright
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Loyalty above all: Removal of top Chinese officials seen as enforcing Xi's demand for obedience
China Dismisses Gen. Li Shangfu, Its Defense Minister, Amid Speculation
By Chris Buckley
Xi Jinping carries out 2nd leadership shake-up in 3 months, sacks Li Shangfu
By Sutirtho Patranobis
China removes two key figures from office in major leadership reshuffle
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China fires missing defense minister, two months after he disappeared
By Claudia Chiappa
China ousts defence minister, the second senior leader to leave in three months
By Lun Tian & Lun Tian Yew
China removes defence minister two months after disappearance
By Cheng Leng & Kathrin Hille
China ousts defense minister after two-month absence
By Ruxandra Iordache
