01 Apr 2026

Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing’s former secretary appointed emergency response chief

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On March 27, Zhang Chengzhong, 55, was appointed Party secretary of the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM), replacing Wang Xiangxi, who was removed for corruption.

The MEM is responsible for workplace safety and coordinates disaster prevention and response. Zhang should be formally appointed as...