Chen Lei (PRC Minister)

Chen Lei (PRC Minister)

Chen Lei (Chinese: 陈雷; June, 1954 -) is a politician of the People's Republic of China, and the current Minister of Water Resources of PRC.[1]

A native of Beijing, Chen became a worker at Ningxia 905 factory in September 1971. He joined the Communist Party of China in May, 1980. From December 1976 to July 1980, Chen studied at department of metal materials of Northeast Institute of Technology, majoring in powder metallurgy. After graduation, he became a teacher in the department of hydraulic engineering mechanics of North China University of Water Conservancy and Electrical Power. From September 1982 to May 1985, Chen studied in the graduate school of the University in Beijing, majoring in agricultural hydraulic engineering, and obtained a master's degree. He then served in China Irrigation and Drainage Company and eventually became the general manager. In May 1995, he started serving in Ministry of Water Resources. Chen was elevated to vice Minister in May 2001. From March to May 2002, he studied at CPC Central Party School. In December 2004, Chen became a member of Three Gorge Project construction commission. In March 2005, Chen was appointed as the vice chairman of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and in August was elected a standing committee member of CPC Xinjiang committee. In December 2005, he became the executive vice chairman of Xinjiang, and vice secretary of political and legislative commission of Xinjiang. In April 2007, Chen was appointed as the Minister of Water Resources, and the leader of Party group and the Ministry.

Chen is a current member of 17th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.

References

  1. ^ "Biography of Chen Lei". China Vitae. http://www.chinavitae.com/biography/1453. Retrieved 27 December 2010.