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
People's Daily Online
XINHUA Online (China View)
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 4/24/2013
Career Data Updated: 4/24/2013
Xia Yong 夏勇
Deputy Director, Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council
Born: 1961
Birthplace: Hubei Province, Jingzhou City
Biography
Xia Yong, male, Han nationality, is a native of Jingzhou, Hubei province. He was born in 1961, and attained a master's degree at the Southwest University of Politics and Law. He is a research fellow and a tutor of doctoral candidates. In 2004 he served as deputy director of the Policy Research Office of the CPC Central Committee. From 2005 to 2013 he was director of the National Administration for Protection of State Secrets. In 2013 he became Deputy Director of the Legislative Affairs Office of State Council.
