Chinese Propaganda Chief Fired
United Press International
PEKING —
The Chinese Communist Party today announced the removal of propaganda chief Zhu Houze, an advocate of liberal reforms and the second-highest official ousted in a campaign against Western influences.
Chinese sources said Zhu’s removal was linked to a campaign launched by the party last month against Western political trends in response to student demonstrations for democracy that erupted in at least 13 cities in December.
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