China's State Council appoints, removes officials

BEIJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- 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.