State Council appoints, removes officials

BEIJING -- The State Council, China's cabinet, announced the appointment and removal of several officials Tuesday.

Wang Xi was appointed vice minister of Science and Technology.

Wang Aiwen was appointed vice minister of Civil Affairs.

Han Zirong was named full-time vice president of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Zhang Jianguo was removed from the posts of vice minister of Science and Technology and head of the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs.