Ye Kedong, male, Han nationality, is a native of Xiapu County, Fujian Province. He was born in 1960, graduated from Zhongshan University and entered the work force in 1982. From 2005 to 2006, he was Assistant Director of Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and Director of Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Department of Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council. From 2006 to 2015 he was Deputy Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council.