State Council; Cabinet (historical); U.S. State Department
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State Council; central government; highest administrative body
formalRefers to the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China, headed by the Premier.
The Premier of the State Council presides over the work of the State Council.
The State Council issued new economic policies.
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This is an official document from the State Council.
The ministries and commissions under the State Council are responsible for work in their respective fields.
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cabinet; government administration office
archaicHistorical term for the cabinet of the early Republic of China (1912-1928).
In the early years of the Republic of China, the State Council was the highest administrative body.
The State Council during the Beiyang government period held significant power.
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State Department; U.S. Department of State
formalRefers specifically to the United States Department of State, headed by the Secretary of State.
The U.S. State Department is responsible for foreign affairs.
The Secretary of State is the head of the State Department.
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The State Department issued a statement on Sino-U.S. relations.