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Biography Revised: 10/23/2008
Career Data Updated: 10/23/2008
Biography
Chen Tonghai, male, Han nationality, graduated from Northeast Petroleum University in 1976 with a major in oil extraction engineering.
C In 1986, Chen became the vice mayor of Ningbo, in Zhejiang Province. During his time in Ningbo, he ultimately ascended to become mayor – a position he remained in until 1994. That year, he was made vice dean at the State Development Planning Commission.
He left the commission in 1998 to become the general manager at SINOPEC. Two years later, he was appointed the director and the vice-chairman of the board of directors at SINOPEC. As a result of his work with SINOPEC, he has considerable experience in macroeconomic management in the petroleum and chemical industry.
He served as chairman of SINOPEC from 2006-2007.
