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BEIJING

State Council shuffles officials

The State Council, China's Cabinet, announced a reshuffle of senior officials on Monday. Li Changping was named deputy director of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission. Zhao Yingmin was appointed vice-minister of environmental protection, replacing Pan Yue. Dai Dongchang was named vice-minister of transport, replacing Wang Changshun. Liu Weiping and Xiang Libin were appointed vice-presidents of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, while Zhan Wenlong was relieved of the post. Wang Jingqing was named vice-president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.