BEIJING — The State Council, China's cabinet, announced the appointment and removal of officials on Nov 22.

Zhang Guangjun was removed from the post of president of Southeast University and appointed vice-minister of science and technology, replacing Huang Wei.

Gao Song was named president of Sun Yat-sen University, replacing Luo Jun.

Zhao Aiming was removed from the post of vice-chairperson of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council.

Peng Youdong no longer serves as deputy director of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (National Park Administration).