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Biography Highlight

Zhou Yongkang, male, Han nationality, is a native of Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province. He was born in December 1942, joined the CPC in November 1964 and entered the workforce in September 1966. Zhou graduated from the Survey and Exploration Department of Beijing Petroleum Institute in 1966, where he majored in geophysical survey and exploration. As a university graduate, he holds the title of Senior Engineer with a rank equivalent to that of Professor.

Recent Career Data

2007—	Chairman, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politics and Law Commission
2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo, Standing Committee
2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee
2007—	Director, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Comprehensive Management Committee
2007—	Director, CPC, Central Committee, Public Security Commission
2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo
2007—	Secretary, CPC, Central Committee, Politics and Law Commission
2003—2008	State Councilor, State Council
2003—2007	Minister, Ministry of Public Security
2003—2008	Member, State Council CPC, Leading Party Group

Recent Travel & Appearances

01/20/12	Senior Chinese official urges further judicial reform
01/19/12	Senior CPC leader extends Lunar New Year greetings to judiciary, police in Beijing
01/13/12	Officials urged to beef up process of handling public's complaints
01/12/12	Senior CPC official pledges further cooperation with Mongolia
12/29/11	Senior official hopes China-Cuba cooperation opens new chapter