Ministry of Veterans Affairs (China)

The Ministry of Veterans Affairs (simplified Chinese: 中华人民共和国退役军人事务部; traditional Chinese: 中華人民共和國退役軍人事務部; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó Tuìyì Jūnrén Shìwù Bù) is a ministry of the State Council which is responsible for military veterans in the country.[2] It was formed on 19 March 2018. Some of its responsibilities come from Ministry of Civil Affairs, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission and Logistic Support Department of the Central Military Commission.[3]

Ministry of Veterans Affairs of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国退役军人事务部
Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó Tuìyì Jūnrén Shìwù Bù
Agency overview
FormedMarch 19, 2018 (2018-03-19)
TypeConstituent Department of the State Council (cabinet-level executive department)
Jurisdiction People's Republic of China
HeadquartersBeijing
Minister responsible
Parent agencyState Council

History

On March 19, 2018, the Government of the People's Republic of China announced that the Ministry of Veterans Affairs has been created at the first session of the 13th National People's Congress. That same day, Sun Shaocheng was elected Minister of Veterans Affairs.

List of ministers

No.NameTook officeLeft officeNotes
1Sun ShaochengMarch 19, 2018Incumbent[4]

References

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