Wang Shouwen (Chinese: 王受文; pinyin: Wáng Shouwen; born March 1966) is a Chinese politician who is the current vice minister of commerce and international trade negotiation representative, in office since April 2015.[1][2]
Wang Shouwen | |
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王受文 | |
.jpg) Wang in December 2015 in Nairobi | |
| Vice Minister of Commerce | |
| Assumed office April 2015 | |
| Minister | Gao Hucheng Zhong Shan Wang Wentao |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1966 (age 58) Xuancheng, Anhui, China |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party |
| Alma mater | Hunan University University of International Business and Economics Peking University |
Early life and education
editWang was born in Xuancheng, Anhui, in March 1966. He holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from Hunan University, a master's degree in economics from the University of International Business and Economics, and a PhD in economics from Peking University.
Career
editWang joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in April 1986.
Wang was assigned to the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China in September 2003. He was director of the Department of Foreign Trade in December 2006. He moved up the ranks to become assistant minister in August 2013 and vice minister in April 2015. He also serves as the international trade negotiation representative.[3]
References
edit- ^ "China aims to clinch more free trade agreements, vowing increased openness". xinhuanet.com. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Ralph, Jennings (6 November 2023). "China, wary of isolation, asks Asia-Pacific countries to avoid 'cliques'". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Yue Huairang (岳怀让) (10 July 2022). 王受文任商务部党组副书记，此前已任正部级国际贸易谈判代表. thepaper.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 1 March 2024.