China’s defence minister to visit Russia, Belarus in show of support despite West’s objections

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Open this photo in gallery: Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu speaks at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore, on June 4.MARK CHEONG/THE STRAITS TIMES/Reuters Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu is visiting Russia and Belarus in a show of support for those nations which the West has sought to isolate over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Li departed Monday on the six-day trip, during which he will deliver an address at the Moscow Conference on International Security and meet with defence leaders from Russia and other nations, the Defense Ministry said on its social media account, citing spokesperson Col. Wu Qian. Russian...