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Biography

Zhang Zhongzheng, male, Han nationality, is a native of Weifang, Shandong Province. He was born in 1943 and graduated from Shandong Normal College in 1968. Zhang is a member of the CPC.

A former technician at the Binzhou Chemical Plant, Zhang eventually rose to become the director of the plant after spending sixteen years there. He served as the director from 1984 to 1998. During his time at the plant, he received numerous honors for his management and work skills. Zhang was honored as the Most Outstanding Entrepreneur of Shandong Province in 1988, the Model Worker of Shandong Province in 1989, the National Most Outstanding Director for Environment Protection in Chemical Industry in 1992, and the National Most Outstanding Business Operator in 1993.

Outside of his business career, Zhang was a delegate to the 5th and 6th Shandong Provincial Party Congress and a deputy to the 8th and 9th Shandong Provincial People's Congress. He also served as a member of the oil chemistry standard committee of the China National Petroleum Corporation and directed both the National Council of Chinese Enterprises and the Chlorine and Alkali Association of Shandong Province.

Zhang became board chairman and general manager of the Shandong Befar Group Company Limited in 1998.