China's ruling Communist party expels former defence minister Li Shangfu on corruption allegations
World | Jun 27, 2024, 10:11 PM ISTLi Shangfu and Qin Gang were two high-profile officials considered close to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who abruptly disappeared from public view for months and raised serious doubts on Xi's leadership. Li was sacked as Defence Minister and replaced by ex-naval commander Dong Jun.