China's State Council has announced the appointment of new delegates to organizations under the United Nations (UN).

Zhang Ming was appointed China's delegate to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, replacing Guo Chongli.

Tang Guoqiang was appointed delegate to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), replacing Wu Hailong.

Chen Jinghua takes up the post of delegate to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), replacing Zhao Zhenyu.

Meanwhile, Li Jun was removed from the post as deputy director with the General Administration of Civil Aviation.

(Xinhua News Agency September 26, 2006)