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State media says China’s ex-defence heads punished for disloyalty
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
Summary: Chinese state media said sentences for Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu show the party won’t tolerate disloyalty.
WHO: PLA Daily
WHAT: PLA Daily editorial comments on sentences for former defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 4:13 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: The editorial was reacting to the sentencing of Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu.
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