The former Minister of Defense of China has been sentenced to death for corruption.

      The former Minister of Defense of China, Li Shangfu, has been sentenced to death for corruption, reports RIA Novosti. "Li Shangfu was found guilty of receiving and giving bribes and sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve," said Chinese Central Television. The former official also had all his property confiscated and was stripped of his political rights. After the two-year period, his sentence may be commuted to life imprisonment or the punishment may be softened. Li Shangfu held the position of Minister of Defense from March 2023, but was replaced by the commander of the People's Liberation Army Navy, Admiral Dong Jun, at the end of the year after an investigation began.