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Biography Highlight

Zhang Wenyue, male, Han nationality, is a native of Pucheng, Fujian Province. He was born in 1944 and joined the CPC in 1965. Two years later in 1967, he graduated from the Geology Department of Beijing Institute of Geology.

After graduating from the institute, Zhang worked in a series of geology-related state positions. He was director of the Sichuan Provincial Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, followed by directing the general office at the Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources. In 1990, Zhang became the vice-minister of the Ministry of Geology and Mineral Reserves, where he remained until 1995. After his term as vice-minister ended, Zhang became vice-chairman of the National Committee on Mineral Reserves and vice-president of the China Mining Industry Association.

In 1996, Zhang moved to Xinjiang Province to become the deputy secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The next year, he became commander of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. In 1999, he was made vice-chairman of the People's Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Recent Career Data

2009—2013	Deputy Director, 11th Environmental Protection and Resources Conservation Committee of the NPC
2008—2013	Deputy, 11th NPC
2008—2009	Chairman, Provincial People's Congress, Standing Committee Liaoning Province
2007—2009	Secretary, CPC, Provincial Committee Liaoning Province
2007—2012	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee
2007—2012	Delegate, 17th CPC, National Congress
2004—2007	Governor, People's Government Liaoning Province
2004—2004	Acting Governor, People's Government Liaoning Province
2003—2008	Deputy, 10th NPC
2003—2004	Chairman, CPPCC, Provincial Committee Liaoning Province

Recent Travel & Appearances

12/22/07	Chen Zhenggao was appointed acting governor of Liaoning Province.
10/29/07	Zhang Wenyue replaced Li Keqiang as secretary of the CPC Liaoning Provincial Committee.