Yu Zhen, male, Han nationality, is a native of Haiyang, Shandong province. He was born in 1936, graduated from Jilin Industrial University, and joined the CPC in 1956. In the mid-1980's, Yu served as director of the Machinery Industry Bureau of the Ministry of Light Industry, and in 1985 he was elected vice-minister of the Light Industry. Subsequently, he served as a delegate to the 13th and 14th CPC National Congresses. Yu has served as president of several social organizations in his field, including the China National Council of Light Industry.
Yu Zhen was an alternate member of the 15th CPC Central Committee.