Ruan, male, Han nationality, is a native of Huai'an, Hebei Province. He was born in 1933 and graduated from the Moscow Automobile Engineering College. He joined the CPC in 1952. Ruan holds the title of senior engineer.
Ruan was a noted engineer, using his talents in business, government, diplomatic and party roles. He held key jobs were in Shanghai, in Hainan Province and at the national level. He was secretary- general of the Shanghai Scientific and Technological Exchange Center, the Science and Technology Counselor at China's embassy to the Federal Republic of Germany, Minister of Public Security, Governor of Hainan Province and Minister of Labor.
Ruan was a member of the 9th NPC Standing Committee. He was a member of the 12th, 13th and 14th CPC Central Committees and a deputy to the 15th CPC National Congress.