China Vitae

Biography Highlight

Wang Zhongyu, male, Han nationality, born in 1933, is a native of Changchun, Jilin Province. He received a classical education and subsequently attended a vocational school. He then worked in various engineering and supervisory capacities before studying at the Party School of the CPC Central Committee from 1980 to 1981.

Recent Career Data

2003—	Vice-Chairman, 10th CPPCC, National Committee
1999	Member, Macao SAR Preparatory Committee, Government Delegation, Macao Hand-Over Ceremony
1998—2003	President, Chinese Academy of Governance
1998—????	Head, 5th National Census Leading Group
1998—????	State Councilor, State Council
1998—2003	Secretary-General, State Council
1997—2002	Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee
1993—1998	Minister, State Economic and Trade Commission
1992—1997	Member, 14th CPC, Central Committee
1992—1993	Deputy Director, Production Office of the State Council

Recent Travel & Appearances

11/18/19	Wang Zhongyu met with US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper in Bangkok, reiterates China's firm position on the issues of Taiwan, South China Sea, and issues related to Hong Kong
11/07/06	Wang Zhongyu and Hong Kong's elite paid their final respects to late billionaire tycoon Henry Fok Ying-tung.
06/03/06	Wang Zhongyu met with Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade.
03/28/06	Wang Zhongyu met with Abdelkader Benmarouf, president of the Court of Audit of the Republic of Algeria.
08/24/05	Wang Zhongyu met with a delegation of the Association of Friends of China (AFC) under the Italian Parliament, led by Senator Renzo Gubert.