Event Brief
UPDATED May 8, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
May 7, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
China commutes death sentences for two ex-defense ministers
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China reduced the death sentences of former defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu over corruption.
WHO: China
WHAT: China gave two ex-defense ministers suspended death sentences after corruption findings.
WHEN: May 7, 2026 at 6:59 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: The sentences were reduced due to corruption involving former defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu.
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