BEIJING, April 11 -- The State Council, China's cabinet, announced the appointment and removal of officials Tuesday.

Wang Zhenjiang was appointed vice minister of justice, replacing Xiong Xuanguo.

Kang Xuping was named as vice director of the Research Office of the State Council, replacing Chen Zuxin.

Qin Boyong no longer serves as deputy auditor-general of the National Audit Office.

He Zhimin no longer serves as deputy director of the National Intellectual Property Administration.

Zhao Jianguo was removed from the post of deputy head of the National Government Offices Administration.

Li Chunliang was removed from the post of deputy director of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (National Park Administration).

Fu Hua no longer serves as vice head of the State Archives Administration.