China's top legislature on Friday approved the cabinet
nomination of Yang Jiechi, former ambassador to the United
States, as the country's new foreign minister.
Yang Jiechi (left) and Li
Zhaoxing (right)
Yang, 57, replaces Li Zhaoxing, 66, who has served as China's
top diplomat since 2003. China's minister-level officials usually
retire at the age of 65.
Wan Gang (left) and Xu
Guanhua (right)
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC)
also approved the nomination of Wan Gang, president of Shanghai's Tongji
University, as minister of science and technology, replacing Xu
Guanhua
Xu Shaoshi (left) and Sun
Wensheng (right)
Xu Shaoshi replaces Sun Wensheng as minister of
land and resources.
Chen Lei (left) and Wang
Shucheng (right)
Chen Lei is appointed as minister of water
resources, replacing Wang Shucheng.
(Xinhua News Agency April 27, 2007)
