Wang Yong (Chinese: 王勇; born December 1955 in Gaizhou) is a Chinese politician who is currently a vice chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. He previously served as a State Councilor of the People's Republic of China from 2013 to 2023.
Wang Yong | |
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| 王勇 | |
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| Vice Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference | |
| Assumed office 10 March 2023 | |
| Chairman | Wang Huning |
| State Councilor of the People’s Republic of China | |
| In office 16 March 2013 – 12 March 2023 | |
| Premier | Li Keqiang |
| Head of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission | |
| In office 24 August 2010 – March 2013 | |
| Premier | Wen Jiabao Li Keqiang |
| Preceded by | Li Rongrong |
| Succeeded by | Jiang Jiemin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1955 (age 68) Gaizhou, Liaoning |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party |
| Alma mater | Harbin Institute of Technology |
| Website | www.gov.cn/wangyong |
From September 2008 to August 2010 he was the Director of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ).[1] He then serves as the head of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) between August 2010 and March 2013. He was appointed as State Councilor in March 2013 and served as one until March 2023. In the same month, he was appointed a CPPCC vice chairman.
Early life and education
editWang was born in December 1955 in Gaizhou, Liaoning. When he was 14, Wang was sent to the countryside as a part of the Educated Youth program and began working at the Heilongjiang Production and Construction Corps. In August 1974, Wang joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Wang studied at Beijing Radio and Television University from 1979 to 1982, earning a B.S. in electrical engineering, and the Harbin Institute of Technology from 1989 to 1992, earning a M.S. in engineering.[2]
Career
editIn 1977, Wang began working at Factory 30 under the former Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry, where he worked for two years. Following his college education in engineering, he returned to Factory 30 (which was now under the control of the Ministry of Aerospace Industry) and worked there until 1997, earning the title of Director and Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee for Factory 30.[2]
In 1997, Wang was transferred to the China Aerospace Corporation, where he worked as the deputy director for the political department. He would later serve as the director of the personnel and labor bureau and as the deputy general manager of the corporation.[2]
In 1998, his political career began when Wang was appointed Deputy Secretary of the Beijing Committee of the CCP.[2]
In 2000, Wang was appointed to the CCP's Organization Department.[2]
In 2003, Wang was transferred to the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, becoming deputy director. He was appointed Deputy Secretary-General of this commission in 2008.[2]
In 2008, Wang was appointed Director and Party Secretary of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine following the 2008 Chinese milk scandal. He served in this position until 2010.[1]
In 2010, Wang was appointed Director and Secretary of the Party Committee of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council following Li Rongrong's retirement.[3]
In 2013, during the 12th National People's Congress, Wang was appointed a State Councilor of the National People's Congress by Premier Li Keqiang. He was nominated for, and won, the position again during the 13th National People's Congress.[2]
Wang was a full member of the 18th, 19th, and 20th CCP Central Committee.
Personal life
editIn 2010, he was named by Forbes Magazine the 62nd World's Most Powerful Person.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "China Names Wang Yong New Head Of State Assets Regulator". Forbes. 2010-11-03. Archived from the original on 2010-11-16. Retrieved 2010-11-04.
- ^ a b c d e f g "王勇同志简历_人物资料_中国政府网". www.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
- ^ "王勇任质监总局局长 免去其国务院副秘书长职务-搜狐新闻". news.sohu.com. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
- ^ "The Most Powerful People On Earth". The Wall Street Journal. 2010-08-24. Retrieved 2010-11-05.