Li Shangfu named as defence minister
China named Li Shangfu as its new defence 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. ______________________________
Last updated: 2023-03-12 HKT 17:58 