Han Zheng

Han Zheng, born on April twenty-second, nineteen fifty-four, is a prominent Chinese politician and economist who has made significant contributions to the governance of China. Since March twenty twenty-three, he has held the esteemed position of the eleventh vice president of China, following a distinguished tenure as the first-ranking vice premier from two thousand eighteen to twenty twenty-three.

His political journey began in Shanghai, where he served as the deputy committee secretary and mayor from two thousand three to two thousand twelve. In November two thousand twelve, Han ascended to the role of CCP committee secretary of Shanghai, marking a pivotal moment in his career as he also secured a seat on the CCP Politburo.

In October two thousand seventeen, Han became a member of the nineteenth CCP Politburo Standing Committee, the apex of decision-making in China. His leadership was particularly notable during his time as the CCP's top official overseeing Hong Kong and Macau affairs, where he managed the government's response to the Hong Kong protests and electoral changes.

After retiring from the Politburo Standing Committee in October twenty twenty-two, Han was elected vice president at the National People's Congress in March twenty twenty-three. As a close adviser to Xi Jinping, he plays a crucial role in foreign affairs and diplomacy, representing China at significant international events.