Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu abruptly cancelled his attendance at a meeting with Vietnamese defence leaders due to a "health condition," according to Vietnamese officials. Li s absence, along with other recent leadership changes in China s military and foreign ministry, has raised questions about the country s decision-making.
The investigation into Li Shangfu relates to procurement of military equipment, according to a regional security official and three people in direct contact with the Chinese military. Reuters was unable to obtain details on which equipment purchases were under scrutiny.
Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu abruptly cancelled his attendance at a meeting with Vietnamese defence leaders due to a "health condition," according to Vietnamese officials. Li s absence, along with other recent leadership changes in China s military and foreign ministry, has raised questions about the country s decision-making.