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China State Council Announces Personnel Changes

The State Council appoints Yue Xiuhu as deputy NDRC head and removes Guan Zhi'ou from natural resources post.

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BEIJING, June 26 (Xinhua) -- The State Council, China's cabinet, announced the appointment and removal of officials on Friday.

Yue Xiuhu was appointed deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission.

Zhang Guangjun was appointed vice minister of science and technology.

Luo Tianshu was appointed deputy director of the State Taxation Administration.

Hu Jinyang was appointed vice chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency.

Guan Zhi'ou no longer serves as general supervisor of national natural resources.

Bian Zhigang was removed from the post of deputy head of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense.

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The State Council has announced a series of appointments that bring experienced administrators to key economic and technology roles. Yue Xiuhu's appointment as deputy head of the NDRC signals continuity in economic planning, while Zhang Guangjun's new role at the Ministry of Science and Technology underscores China's commitment to innovation. Luo Tianshu's position at the tax administration ensures steady fiscal management. These changes reflect a deliberate and orderly process of personnel rotation to maintain effective governance.

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On June 26, the State Council announced several personnel changes. Yue Xiuhu was appointed deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission. Zhang Guangjun became vice minister of science and technology. Luo Tianshu was named deputy director of the State Taxation Administration. Hu Jinyang was appointed vice chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency. Meanwhile, Guan Zhi'ou was removed from his post as general supervisor of national natural resources, and Bian Zhigang was dismissed as deputy head of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense.

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The latest round of State Council appointments raises questions about continuity in critical oversight roles. While new officials like Yue Xiuhu take on economic planning, the abrupt removal of Guan Zhi'ou from natural resources oversight may disrupt environmental monitoring. Bian Zhigang's dismissal from defense technology post adds to a pattern of frequent reshuffling that can undermine institutional stability. Without clear reasons for these removals, the changes risk appearing arbitrary.

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On June 26, the State Council announced several personnel changes. Yue Xiuhu was appointed deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission. Zhang Guangjun became vice minister of science and technology. Luo Tianshu was named deputy director of the State Taxation Administration. Hu Jinyang was appointed vice chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency. Meanwhile, Guan Zhi'ou was removed from his post as general supervisor of national natural resources, and Bian Zhigang was dismissed as deputy head of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense.

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