BEIJING, July 9 -- Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), on Tuesday presented a certificate of order to promote a military officer to the rank of general, the highest rank for officers in active service in China.

The promoted officer is He Hongjun, executive deputy director of the Political Work Department of the CMC.

Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the CMC, announced the order, which was signed by Xi, at a ceremony held for the promotion in Beijing. He Weidong, also CMC vice chairman, presided over the ceremony.

Xi extended his congratulations to the officer.