BEIJING, June 5 -- The State Council, China's cabinet, announced the appointment and removal of officials on Friday.

Liu Sushe was appointed vice minister of culture and tourism, and was removed from the post of deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission.

Hong Zongming was appointed vice minister of veterans affairs.

Ding Xiangqun was appointed head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration.

Chen Jiachang was removed from the post of vice minister of science and technology.

Ma Feixiong was removed from the post of vice minister of veterans affairs.

Zhang Yuzhuo was removed from the post of chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission.

Han Dong was removed from the post of deputy head of the National Radio and Television Administration.