Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu (far left) attends the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore in June. | REUTERS
Reuters: Exclusive-Chinese defence minister under investigation for corrupt procurement
Defence Minister Li Shangfu, who has been missing from public view for more than two weeks, has been placed under investigation by Chinese authorities, according to 10 people familiar with the matter.
The investigation into Li relates to procurement of military equipment, according to a regional security official and three people in direct contact with the Chinese military.
Reuters was unable to obtain details on which equipment purchases were under scrutiny.
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WNU Editor: There has been no confirmation from the Chinese government or media on the whereabouts of Defence Minister Li Shangfu. But this definitely does not look good.
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