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China’s military hierarchy under spotlight after defence minister disappears


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HONG KONG, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The disappearance of Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu highlights the opaque and complex nature of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), diplomats and analysts say. Reuters reported on Friday that Li is under investigation over the corrupt procurement of military equipment during his previous role. China’s military hierarchy under spotlight after defence minister disappears comes via ChinaTechNews.com.

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