Yao Zhenyan, male, Han nationality, is a native of Changshu, Jiangsu province. He was born in 1932, graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University and joined the CPC in 1956.
Yao has focused his career on water conservancy and environmental protection issues, holding important posts at the Ministry of Water Conservancy, including vice-minister in 1987. From 1994-1998 he held the position of governor of the China Development Bank. Yao Zhenyan is currently vice-chairman of the Financial Committee of the 9th NPC.
Yao Zhenyan was a delegate to the 15th CPC National Congress.