Key facts
- Mo Gaoyi appointed Communist Party secretary of Yunnan province.
- Mo previously directed the State Council Information Office.
Beijing has appointed veteran propaganda official Mo Gaoyi as Communist Party secretary of Yunnan province in its latest leadership reshuffle. Mo is a rare example this year of a provincial head with minimal local governance experience. An analyst suggested the move could reflect Beijing's efforts to broaden talent selection criteria for some senior roles, allowing specialists to take on important generalist positions. Mo previously served as director of the State Council Information Office.