Beijing has not given an official reason for Li's removal after his seven months in the role, which followed a lengthy disappearance from public
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China on Friday named Dong Jun as its new defence minister, state news agency Xinhua reported, filling a vacancy created by the surprise removal of Li Shangfu in October.
Beijing has not given an official reason for Li's removal after his seven months in the role, which followed a lengthy disappearance from public view.
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