China's State Council appoints, removes officials

BEIJING, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- The State Council, China's cabinet, on Saturday announced the appointment and removal of officials.

Liu Guohong was appointed vice minister of natural resources, replacing Ling Yueming.

Lyu Weihong was appointed deputy chief of the General Administration of Customs.

Li Jinfa replaced Zhong Ziran as head of the China Geological Survey.