Qin
Gang, who was removed as foreign minister in July, was also
stripped of his state councilor position on Tuesday.
China's top legislators, the Standing Committee of the National
People's Congress, approved the removal of both men, state
broadcaster CCTV reported.
No explanation was given for the removal. No replacement for Li
was appointed, leaving the country without a defense minister as
it prepares to host foreign defense officials at the Beijing
Xiangshan Forum on Oct. 29-31.
Li Shangfu disappeared from public view two months ago. Reuters
reported last month that Li was under investigation for
corruption related to equipment procurement and development.
(Reporting by Beijing newsroom; Editing by Mark Potter)
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