BEIJING -- The new Chinese cabinet looks very much like the old as President Xi Jinping has kept allies in many choice ministerial posts, prioritizing continuity over fresh perspectives.
The National People's Congress moved Monday to retain 15 of China's 26 cabinet-level department officials, including such close Xi allies as Commerce Minister Zhong Shan, Education Minister Chen Baosheng, and He Lifeng, chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission. They serve on the State Council, led by Premier Li Keqiang.
