Yuan Lin will be in charge of science and technology as deputy mayor of Fuqing – a city of 1.4 million people. Photo: Handout
Chinese city names new deputy mayor – and she doesn’t fit the mould
- Appointment of 28-year-old Yuan Lin has divided opinion online, with some questioning whether she is qualified for the role and others calling for more women in politics
- Provinces are seeking graduates from top universities for government jobs
Yuan Lin will be in charge of science and technology as deputy mayor of Fuqing – a city of 1.4 million people. Photo: Handout