Xi Jinping was re-elected last week for a second five-year term, days after the NPC ratified constitutional amendment, removing term limits for president and vice president. Photo: AFPBeijing: China on Monday appointed a whole new set of top officials, including a defence minister, to head a revamped government, days after President Xi Jinping began his second five-year tenure following the removal of the two-term limit. Xi was re-elected last week for a second five-year term, days after the NPC ratified constitutional amendment, removing term limits for president and vice president. His close confidant and former anti-corruption chief Wang Qishan has been elected as the vice president. The new revamped administration will have 26 ministries and commissions of the State Council which is the central Cabinet.

Source: Mint March 19, 2018 05:37 UTC