Zhang Dejiang (third from left), chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, takes part in a panel discussion on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua
Zhang Dejiang (third from left), chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, takes part in a panel discussion on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua
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Beijing names new culture chief to drive soft-power push

Beijing promotes senior propaganda official to head up ministry as the country seeks to present itself abroad as a modern major nation

Zhuang Pinghui
Zhuang Pinghui

Updated: 5:50am, 29 Dec, 2014

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Zhang Dejiang (third from left), chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, takes part in a panel discussion on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua
Zhang Dejiang (third from left), chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, takes part in a panel discussion on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua
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