Compiled from the following sources:
Special biographic research
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2002-2006
Who's Who, Current Chinese Leaders
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2003-2005
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 6/27/2003
Career Data Updated: 3/26/2006
Ding Guangxun 丁光训
Vice-Chairman of the 10th CPPCC National Committee, Chairman of the China Amity Foundation
Born: 1915
Birthplace: Shanghai Municipality
Biography
Ding Guangxun, male, Han nationality, is a native of Shanghai. He was born in 1915 and he graduated from St. John's University.
Ding spent his entire career active in the Christian Church in China. He studied theology in the United States prior to returning to China and becoming president of Nanjing Union Theological Seminary. He has held leadership positions in various Christian organizations throughout China.
Ding was a deputy to the 3rd, 4th and 5th NPCs and a member of 6th and 7th NPC Standing Committees. He was also a member of 3rd CPPCC National Committee, a standing committee member of the 5th CPPCC National Committee and vice-chairman of the 7th CPPCC National Committee. He has also authored several books.
