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China’s state council appoints new officials

Yang Jianwen was appointed deputy director of the Cyberspace Administration of China.

• May 17, 2024

China’s State Council announced the appointment of several new officials on Friday.

Zheng Bei was appointed deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission, while Yiu Yong was appointed vice minister of science and technology.

Mr Yong was, until the new appointment, deputy head of the China Academy of Engineering Physics.

Yang Jianwen was appointed deputy director of the Cyberspace Administration of China.

Song Xinchun was appointed deputy director of the National Fire and Rescue Administration.

Wang Kun was appointed head of the China Earthquake Administration, replacing Min Yiren. 

(Xinhua/NAN)

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