Friday, 29 December 2023 China on Friday named former navy commander Dong Jun as its new defence minister, state media said, filling a vacancy created by the surprise removal of Li Shangfu in October. Dong was appointed at a meeting of the standing committee of China's National People's Congress, state news agency Xinhua said. 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.
On Friday, China appointed former Navy chief Dong Jun as the new Defense Minister, replacing Li Shangfu, who mysteriously disappeared four months ago after being fired. Although the reasons for Li Shangfu's disappearance were not specified, Dong's appointment comes at a time of increased military...
Indian Navy proudly unveils the new Design of Admirals' Epaulettes. Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Navy Day 2023 at Sindhudurg - the new Design is drawn from the Naval Ensign &..
China's military expressed concern over India and the Philippines conducting naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea, urging defense cooperation to not disrupt third-party interests or regional..
China named former navy chief Dong Jun as its new defence minister on Friday to replace the last incumbent who disappeared from public view four months ago. The... IndiaTimes