What’s up with China’s disappearing senior military officers? (www.vox.com)
Li Shangfu is the latest officer to fall victim to Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive.
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Li Shangfu is the latest officer to fall victim to Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive.
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