Zhang Dejiang Politician
Zhang Dejiang (born 4 November 1946) is a high-ranking official in the Communist Party of China (CPC). He currently serves as Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, equivalent to the speaker of the National Assembly in other countries. He is also a 3rd ranked member of the CPC Politburo Standing Committee, deputy head of the National Security Commission and the top official responsible for Hong Kong and Macau affairs. Zhang rose to prominence as the party secretary of the provinces of Zhejiang and Guangdong, where he presided over rapid economic growth. In March 2012, Zhang was appointed to replace Bo Xilai as the party secretary of Chongqing. He served as Vice-Premier in charge of energy, telecommunications, and transportation under Premier Wen Jiabao.
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| office | Vice Chairman of the National Security Commission Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China CPC Chongqing Committee Secretary |
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