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China has appointed Gen Zhao Zongqi, an ex-PLA officer who oversaw the border with India, as the Deputy Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the NPC
China has appointed General Zhao Zongqi, a former top People s Liberation Army (PLA) officer who oversaw the border with India, as the Deputy Chairman of the influential Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People s Congress (NPC), the country s Parliament.
Gen Zhao was replaced by Gen Zhang Xudong
Gen Zhao, 65, headed the Western Command during the Doklam faceoff in 2017 and the Ladakh standoff in 2020. As per regulations of the PLA, the retirement age for the top generals is 65. An official announcement by the NPC said General Zhao has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, an influential body of the NPC, news agency PTI reported.
China appoints ex-PLA commander who oversaw Doklam, Ladakh standoffs to top parliamentary body
China appoints ex-PLA commander who oversaw Doklam, Ladakh standoffs to top parliamentary body
China on Monday appointed a former top People’s Liberation Army officer, who looked after the country s border with India during Doklam and Ladakh military standoffs to its top parliamentary committee. This comes ahead of the annual meeting of the National People s Congress (NPC) that begins on March 5.
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China on Monday appointed a former top People’s Liberation Army officer, who looked after the country s border with India during Doklam and Ladakh military standoffs to its top parliamentary committee. This comes ahead of the annual meeting of the National People s Congress (NPC) that begins on March 5.
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Updated Mar 01, 2021 | 17:00 IST
Gen Zhao, 65, headed the Western Command during the Doklam faceoff in 2017 and Ladakh standoff in 2020. As per regulations of the PLA, the retirement age for the top generals is 65. Representational image | Photo Credit: ANI
Beijing: China has appointed General Zhao Zongqi, a former top People s Liberation Army officer who oversaw the border with India, as the deputy chairman of the influential Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People s Congress (NPC), the country s Parliament.
Gen Zhao, 65, headed the Western Command during the Doklam faceoff in 2017 and Ladakh standoff in 2020. As per regulations of the PLA, the retirement age for the top generals is 65.
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