From an "educated youth" in the poor countryside to Party chief of economically booming provinces and then to the position of vice-premier, Zhang Dejiang has made a steady advance into the top decision-making body of the Communist Party of China.
"Governing for the people" has been the principle Zhang has abided by ever since he began his political career. "No matter how high our cadres' posts are, we are still members of the general public. We must always bear the people in mind," he has said.
From an "educated youth" in the poor countryside to Party secretary of economically booming provinces and then to the position of vice-premier, Zhang Dejiang has made a steady advance into the top decision-making body of the Communist Party of China.
Members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee
member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, vice premier of the State Council and member of its Leading Party Members' Group.
The following is a list of members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of 18th Communist Party of China Central Committee.
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