Chen Jiangsheng, male, Han nationality, is a native of Fuzhou, Fujian Province. He was born in 1938 and graduated from Beijing University in 1963 with a major in astrophysics. In his professional field he did research at the Beijing Observatory, was a member of the mathematics and physics division of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and from 1998 on was director of the Beijing Astrophysical Center. He has done research on quasars and the origin and evolution of celestial bodies.
In 1995, he became a member of the standing committee of the Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party and later became vice-chairman of its Central Committee. He is also a member of the CPPCC National Committee and of the 9th NPC Standing Committee.