China's State Council appoints, removes officials

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

Li Gao was appointed vice-minister of ecology and environment, replacing Zhao Yingmin.

Jiang Wensheng was appointed vice-minister of agriculture and rural affairs, replacing Wu Hongyao.

Yan Dong was appointed vice-minister of commerce, and Li Zhen was appointed deputy head of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council.