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China fires defence minister not seen in public for two months

China has announced the official removal of defence minister Li Shangfu, who has not been seen in public since late August.

State media said President Xi Jinping signed a presidential decree to dismiss 65-year-old Li from his post as defence minister on Tuesday. He also lost his other political positions, including as a state councilor and as a member of Central Military Commission.

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