Compiled from the following sources:
Special biographic research
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2002-2006
Who's Who, Current Chinese Leaders
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2003-2005
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 3/21/2007
Career Data Updated: 3/21/2007
Amudun Niyaz 阿木都·尼亚孜
Chairman, Standing Committee of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional People's Congress
Born: 1932
Birthplace: Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Luntai
Biography
Amudun Niyaz, male, Uygur nationality, is a native of Luntai, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. He was born in 1932 and joined the CPC in 1953.
Niyaz spent most of his career in government and party positions in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, including serving as mayor of Urumqi City and vice-chairman of the Xinjiang Regional People's Government. He was elected deputy secretary of the CPC Committee Xinjian Uygur Autonomous Region in 1991 and served two terms as Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional People's Congress.
Niyaz was a delegate to the 13th and 15th CPC National Congresses. He was also a deputy to the 4th and 8th NPCs.
