US-China RelationsHeightened Global Uncertainty as China Appoints US-Sanctioned General as Defense Minister: ExpertsSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintLi Shangfu (third from left), swears an oath at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2023. Noel Celis / AFP via Getty ImagesJessica Mao&Olivia Li3/23/2023|Updated: 3/23/20230:00X 1News AnalysisChina’s National People’s Congress has appointed Li Shangfu, a U.S.-sanctioned army general, as its Defense Minister. Analysts widely interpret this appointment as indicating Beijing’s growing aggressive stance towards the United States.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.
