China's State Council appoints, removes officials

BEIJING -- China's State Council on Wednesday announced the appointment and removal of several officials.

Xu Qingsen was appointed vice-minister of education.

Xi Yanchun was appointed vice-president of Xinhua News Agency.

Ma Yanming was appointed president of Zhejiang University (vice-ministerial level).

Yuan Bingzhong was removed from the post of vice-president of Xinhua News Agency.