Peng Peiyun, female, Han nationality, is a native of Liuyang, Hunan Province. She was born in 1929, graduated from Qinghua University and joined the CPC in 1946.
Peng spent almost 30 years in Party leadership positions at China's most prestigious universities. In 1988, she became vice-minister of the Ministry of Education. She also served for ten years as a member of the State Council. Peng was also actively involved in various national societies and state council committees that deal with women's and disabilities issues.
Peng was a delegate to the 12th and 13th CPC National Congresses and a member of the 14th and 15th CPC Central Committees.