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Biography

Shen, male, Han nationality, is a native of Changshu, Jiangsu Province. He was born in 1935 and joined the CPC in 1954. He graduated from the Electrical Power Engineering Department of Shanghai Jiaotong University in 1956. He holds the title of research fellow.

Shen was an engineer specializing in rocket technology. He held a number of state positions in ministries allied to his field, including director of the 1st Institute of the Ministry of Astronautics. He was president of the China Institute of Carrier Rocket Technology and vice-president of the China Association for Quality in Astronautics and of the China High-Technology Industry Research Society. He was also a member of the State "863" Program High-Technology Experts Commission. He later became chief designer for China Carrier Rockets.

Shen was a deputy to the 13th and 14th CPC National Congresses. He was a standing committee member and member of the Education, Science, Culture and Public Health Committee of the 8th NPC. He was member of the Standing Committee of the 9th NPC