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Yu Zhen, male, Han nationality, is a native of Haiyang, Shandong province. He was born in 1936, graduated from Jilin Industrial University, and joined the CPC in 1956. In the mid-1980's, Yu served as director of the Machinery Industry Bureau of the Ministry of Light Industry, and in 1985 he was elected vice-minister of the Light Industry. Subsequently, he served as a delegate to the 13th and 14th CPC National Congresses. Yu has served as president of several social organizations in his field, including the China National Council of Light Industry.

Recent Career Data

2003—	Member, 10th CPPCC, National Committee, Standing Committee
1998—2002	Vice-Minister, State Economic and Trade Commission
1997—2002	Alternate Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee
1993—1998	Chairman, Chinese National Association of Light Industry
1992—1997	Delegate, 14th CPC, National Congress
1987—1992	Delegate, 13th CPC, National Congress
1985—1993	Vice-Minister, Ministry of Light Industry
1956	Joined, CPC
1956—1960	Student, Jilin Industrial University, Agricultural Engineering Department Jilin Province