A noncommunist health minister
From Times Wire Reports
A French-educated scientist was named China’s health minister, becoming only the second noncommunist appointed to the Cabinet since the 1970s.
Chen Zhu’s appointment comes as communist leaders reach outside the ruling Communist Party for expertise.
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