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Biography Highlight

Zhou Yongkang, male, 59, Han nationality, is a native of Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. He was born in December 1942, joined the CPC in November 1964 and entered the workforce in September 1966. Zhou graduated from the Survey and Exploration Department of Beijing Petroleum Institute, where he majored in geophysical survey and exploration. As a university graduate, he holds the title of Senior Engineer with a rank equivalent to that of Professor.

Recent Career Data

2007—	Director, CPC, Central Committee, Public Security Commission
2007—	Secretary, CPC, Central Committee, Politics and Law Commission
2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro
2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee
2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro, Standing Committee
2003—2008	State Councilor, State Council
2003—2007	Minister, Ministry of Public Security
2002—2007	Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro, Secretariat
2002—2007	Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro
2002—2007	Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee

Recent Travel & Appearances

03/12/10	Zhou Yongkang urged judicial authorities to listen to people's complaints and safeguard social fairness and justice.
03/01/10	Zhou Yongkang made an inspection tour in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
02/24/10	Zhou Yongkang made remarks when meeting respected role models from procuratorates at all levels.
02/08/10	Zhou Yongkang urged law enforcement personnel to make firm efforts to safeguard stability.
02/04/10	Zhou Yongkang urged party organs, government departments and law enforcement departments to make more efforts in solving social conflicts.