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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

Zhongguo Gongchandang Lijie Zhongyang Weiyuan Dacidian, 1921-2003
Beijing: Zhonggong dangshi chubanshe 2004

Revision History:

Biography Revised: 5/21/2004
Career Data Updated: 3/19/2007

PHOTO: Ismail Amat
Ismail Amat 司马义•艾买提
Member of the 16th CPC Central Committee, Vice Chairman of the 10th NPC Standing Committee
Born: 1935
Birthplace: Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Qira

Biography

Ismail Amat, male, Uighur nationality, is a native of Qira, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. He was born in 1935, joined the work force in Hotan in 1952, and joined the CPC in 1953. Ismail Amat attended training classes in Hotan until 1954.

In 1954 Ismail Amat was elected magistrate of Qira County. From 1972-1985 he was head of the Organization Department of the CPC Xinjiang Autonomous Regional Committee and Vice-Chairman of the Xinjiang Autonomous Regional Revolutionary Committee. In 1988 he became Vice-Chairman of the 7th National Committee of the CPPCC.

Ismail Amat was member of the 10th-15th CPC Central Committees, and is currently a member of the 16th CPC Central Committee.