Update: Two of China’s Former Defense Ministers Expelled From Communist Party

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Li Shangfu (left) and Wei Fenghe

Two former Chinese defense ministers have been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) on allegations of corruption, state media reported.

Li Shangfu, who was removed as defense minister in October 2023, is suspected to have offered and received bribes, a Central Military Commission (CMC) disciplinary body’s investigation found, according to state-run Xinhua News Agency.

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Former Chinese defense ministers Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe have been expelled from the CPC for alleged corruption.
Both officials are accused of bribery and causing serious damage to the party and military.
Li and Wei face criminal prosecution and have been stripped of their CPC National Congress delegate qualifications and CMC positions.

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