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China recently appointed former navy chief Adm. Dong Jun as its new defense minister, replacing Adm. Li Shangfu, who was sacked in October after disappearing from public view for two months without an official explanation.
China’s Move to Appoint Former Navy Chief as New Defense Minister Breaks Established Norms: Experts
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Members of the People's Liberation Army band file out after the closing session of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, outside The Great Hall of People in Beijing on Oct. 22, 2022. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
By Grace Hsing and Xin Ning
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