Zhang Xiaolian
Chinese politician
Zhang Xiaolian (Chinese: 张效廉; born April 1964) is a former Chinese politician. As of October 2024 he was under investigation by China's top anti-graft watchdog. Previously he served as vice chairperson of the Committee on Economic Affairs of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
He was a representative of the 19th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party. He was a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Early life and education
Zhang was born in Liangshan County, Shandong, in April 1964. In 1982, he enrolled at Beijing Forestry University, where he majored in prevention and control of forest pests and diseases. He obtained his Ph.D.in Economics from Peking University in January 2008.
Career
Zhang joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in January 1985. After university in 1986, Zhang stayed for working.
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