China names new Tibet party chief as Communist Party reshuffles regional leadership
Hu Changsheng takes top Tibet post as regional transfers offer clues about broader political line-up ahead of national party congress
Meanwhile, Luo Dongchuan, 60, Qinghai’s governor, will succeed Wu as party secretary of the province.
The 21st party congress is expected to be held next year and will shape the leadership line-up for the next five years. Leadership changes at the provincial level ahead of the congress could offer clues about the party’s broader personnel arrangements and political line-up.
