The purge of several commanders from China’s legislature was the latest sign of widening investigations focused on the sensitive arms sector, experts say.
The unexplained dismissal of Gen. Li Shangfu, the Chinese military’s top diplomat, has come after two top commanders in the country’s rocket forces were replaced.
Li Qiang’s business-friendly reputation could bolster confidence in China’s economy. But he is stepping into a role with diminished power under Xi Jinping.