Compiled from the following sources:
People's Daily Online
XINHUA Online (China View)
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 4/26/2015
Career Data Updated: 4/26/2015
Zhang Yong 张勇
Deputy Director, National Development and Reform Commission; Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee, Central Commission for Discipline Inspection
Birthplace: Zhejiang Province, Fuyang City
Biography
Zhang Yong, male, Han nationality, is a native of Fuyang City of Zhejiang Province. Zhang serves as Deputy Secretary-General of the State Council and took care of the daily affairs of Vice-Premier Hui Liangyu since 2003. From 2010 to 2013 he was Director of the Executive Office of the National Food Safety Commission.
From 2013 to 2015 Zhang Yong was Director of the China Food and Drug Administration. He is a member of the 18th CPC Central Committee Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
Career Data
| 2015— | Deputy Director, National Development and Reform Commission | |
| 2013—2015 | Director, China Food and Drug Administration (formerly known as State Food and Drug Administration) | |
| 2012—2017 | Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee, Central Commission for Discipline Inspection | |
| 2010—2013 | Director, State Food Safety Commission, Executive Office | |
| 2003—2008 | Deputy Secretary-General, State Council | |
| 2003—2008 | Secretary, General Office of the State Council CPC, Party Committee |
Recent Travel & Appearances
| 27 Dec 13 | #China to increase safety checks over food, pharmaceuticals |
