China Confirms Defence & Foreign Ministers Sacked But Refuses to Explain Why, Fuels More Speculation

The Chinese government has officially confirmed the dismissal of Defence Minister Li Shangfu, two months after he disappeared from public view. In addition to his ouster from the defence portfolio, Li was also removed from Beijing’s Central Military Commission, the ruling body for the People’s Liberation Army. During a meeting of China’s top legislative body on October 24, lawmakers confirmed a number of personnel decisions, including the sacking of Li. According to Chinese state media, no replacement has been named after Li, who served as state councillor of China. Watch the video to know about Li Shangfu. #china #xijinping #lishangfu 00:00 - INTRODUCTION 01:37 - CHINA REFUSES TO EXPLAIN WHY DEFENCE CHIEF WAS SACKED 02:49 - LI SHANGFU'S RISE AND FALL 04:13 - UNEXPLAINED DISAPPEARANCE AMID INVESTIGATION RUMOURS Footage Courtesy: Reuters/AFP/Twitter n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: https://bit.ly/3fnlLua Follow CRUX on Instagram (@crux.india): https://bit.ly/3qSFx1K Follow CRUX on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Lte7iF #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com https://bit.ly/2Y4QccL Also watch: Crux Decode: https://bit.ly/3MjzIoG Crux+ : https://bit.ly/35mm97B Crux Most Watched: https://bit.ly/3KhJ8iX