China has announced General Li Shangfu as its new Minister of National Defence and State Councillor. Li Shangfu is facing sanctions by the United States. Shangfu has been under US sanctions since 2018 over the purchase of combat aircraft and equipment from Russia's main arms exporter, Rosoboronexport. The move is all set to trigger a further downward spiral in the US-China relationship. Watch this video to know more. #chinadefenceminister #lishangfu #ussanctions #china #us #beijing #washington #chinesegeneral #novisa #entryban Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.
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