General Li Shangfu’s recent absence from the public eye, which follows the removal of two top commanders, has raised questions about Xi Jinping’s confidence in his military.
Author: CHRIS BUCKLEY
China’s Defense Minister Has Not Been Seen in Weeks, Fueling Intrigue
General Li Shangfu was promoted to his position in March. His absence points to questions about the highest-level upheaval in China’s military in years.
Storms Deluge Hong Kong and Other Southern Chinese Cities
Rainstorms caused by remnants of Typhoon Haikui, which had been churning along the Chinese coast, submerged roads and homes, and set rainfall records.
China’s Economic Pain Is a Test of Xi’s Fixation With Control
The slowdown is posing perhaps the most sustained challenge to President Xi Jinping’s agenda in over a decade in power. He now faces a tangle of difficult choices.
Xi Remade China’s Military. Now a Purge Threatens its Image.
Xi Jinping, China’s leader, set out to clean up the military a decade ago. But now his crown jewel, the missile force, is under a shadow.
Xi’s Abrupt Shake-Up of Nuclear Force’s Leaders Fans Speculation
The Chinese leader’s replacement of two commanders has fanned speculation about corruption or failings in the force that manages China’s nuclear missiles.
At Least 2 Dead in Heavy Rains and Flooding in Beijing
Landslides and flash flooding threatened outer districts of the city, and more than 5,000 residents were evacuated from their homes, the authorities said.
Qin Gang, China’s Foreign Minister, Is Replaced
Qin Gang, a sometime favorite of Xi Jinping, was replaced by Wang Yi, a seasoned diplomat, leaving many unanswered questions about Qin’s fall.
Yan Mingfu, Who Tried to Defuse the Tiananmen Powder Keg, Dies at 91
As an envoy the to the pro-democracy protesters, Mr. Yan, who was also Mao’s interpreter, tried to find a peaceful way out of the crisis.
Restaurant Explosion Kills Dozens in China
The deadly blast, in the northwestern city of Yinchuan, was blamed on a gas leak, and it is likely to prompt closer scrutiny of restaurants that feature gas grills.