Source: China – South China Morning PostBeijing has named Alken Tuniaz acting chairman of Xinjiang province in northwest China, replacing Shohrat Zakir who is stepping down at age 68.Tuniaz, 59, was one of Zakir’s deputies and his new appointment was confirmed by the Xinjiang People’s Congress, the legislature, on Thursday, according to Xinhua.The promotion was largely expected with Zakir having served as the chairman of the regional government for seven years and because he was past the official retirement age of 65. Both Zakir and…Read More