Posted 12/19/2023, 9:07:35 AM
Fates of Dismissed Chinese Ministers Qin and Li Under Review
- China's top legislative body will review reports on qualifications of some legislature members, which could shed light on fates of dismissed ministers Qin Gang and Li Shangfu
- Both men disappeared from public earlier this year before being removed from senior posts, with no explanations given
- Removing someone from the National People's Congress could signal serious wrongdoing and grim prospects for their political careers
- Qin was foreign minister for 7 months before dismissal in July; Li was defence minister for 5 months before dismissal in October
- Neither post has been permanently refilled since the abrupt dismissals of Qin and Li