"A public appearance is defined as any event, meeting, or function where Li Shangfu is seen and is reported by major news outlets."
"A statement is defined as any official communication, interview, or announcement made by or on behalf of Li Shangfu."
"Social media posts, rumors, or unofficial sources will not be considered as valid evidence of a public appearance or statement."
"Resolution source: Official Chinese government websites, press releases, or major international news outlets."
"Expiry date: October 15, 2023."
@Ernie Already articles about possible replacements:
There was an article in Newsweek as well but the earliest report I could find of the news that the head of Tawian’s NSB claimed that Li Shangfu was under investigation was from Epoch Times:
@JoshuaWilkes https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-29/taiwan-unveils-domestic-sub-china-not-aware-of-minister-missing/102915426