BEIJING — The State Council, China's cabinet, announced the appointment and removal of officials on Sept 6.

Zhang Qingsong was appointed vice-governor of the People's Bank of China.

Mao Shengyong was appointed deputy director of the National Bureau of Statistics.

Zhao Cheng was appointed vice-president of Xinhua News Agency, replacing Zhang Sutang.

Li Junjie was named deputy head of the National Immigration Administration.