
Missing in action: China’s defence minister has disappeared
The Intelligence from The Economist
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The Disappearance of Li Xiangfu
This chapter investigates the abrupt disappearance of China's defense minister, Li Xiangfu, and the surrounding speculation of his detainment amid rising tensions and health concerns. It also examines the broader implications of high-ranking military dismissals on power dynamics within Xi Jinping's administration and international relations, particularly regarding the U.S. and Taiwan.
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