China Vitae : Biography of Zhang Ping

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

People's Daily Online

Revision History:

Biography Revised: 5/2/2008
Career Data Updated: 3/31/2009

Zhang Ping 张平

Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee; Minister, National Development and Reform Commission

Born: 1946

Birthplace: Anhui Province, Xiaoxian County

Biography

Zhang Ping, male, Han nationality, is a native of Xiaoxian County, Anhui Province. He was born in 1946 and joined the CPC in 1979.

Zhang spent most of his career in finance, beginning as an accountant with a branch of the People's Bank of China. He later held several management positions within Chaoxin county government. In 1992, he became Party secretary and later mayor of Wuhu City.

Zhang later became vice-governor of Anhui province and held several high positions within the Party in Anhui province.

Zhang was an alternate member of the 16th CPC Central Committee and is now a member of the 17th CPC Central Committee and Minister of State Development and Reform Commission.