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China names general Li Shangfu as defense minister

By Reuters   March 11, 2023 | 11:13 pm PT
China names general Li Shangfu as defense minister
A general view of the fourth plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11, 2023. Photo by Greg Baker/Pool via Reuters
China named general Li Shangfu as its new defense minister on Sunday.

Li's appointment was confirmed on Sunday after the National People's Congress voted overwhelmingly to approve his nomination by Premier Li Qiang for the new cabinet.

Chen Yixin and Wang Xiaohong remained as ministers of state security and public security, respectively.

Qin Gang and He Rong remained as ministers of foreign affairs and justice, respectively.

 
 
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