BEIJING -- China's State Council announced the appointment of several new officials on Thursday.

Liu Zhenguo has been appointed vice-minister of civil affairs, replacing Tang Chengpei.

Han Dong has been named deputy director of the National Radio and Television Administration.

Qi Zhuquan has been appointed vice-president of the China Media Group.

Li Liangsheng has been named political commissar of the National Fire and Rescue Administration. Li is no longer vice-minister of water resources.

Zhang Zi is no longer deputy head of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense.