Compiled from the following sources:
XINHUA Online (China View)
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 2/20/2018
Career Data Updated: 2/20/2018
Ying Yong 应勇
Deputy Secretary, CPC, Municipal Committee, Shanghai Municipality; Mayor, People's Government, Shanghai Municipality
Born: 1957
Birthplace: Zhejiang Province, Xianju
Biography
Ying Yong, male, Han nationality, is a native of Xianju County, Zhejiang Province. He was born in 1957, entered the work force in 1976, and joined the CPC in 1979. He graduated from the China University of Political Science and Law and Hangzhou University with law degrees. He began his career in Huangyan County, Zhejiang, working for the county industry bureau and the local police station. In 2003 he served as the President of the Zhejiang provincial High Court. From 2016 to 2017, he was deputy party chief of Shanghai. In 2017, he was elected as Mayor of Shanghai Municipality. He is a member of the 19th CPC Central Committee.
Career Data
| 2017— | Mayor, People's Government Shanghai Municipality | |
| 2017— | Member, 19th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2016—2017 | Executive Deputy Mayor, People's Government Shanghai Municipality | |
| 2014— | Deputy Secretary, CPC, Municipal Committee Shanghai Municipality | |
| 2013— | Member, CPC, Municipal Committee, Standing Committee Shanghai Municipality | |
| 2013—2014 | Director, CPC, Municipal Committee, Organization Department Shanghai Municipality | |
| 2008—2013 | President, Higher People's Court (at provincial level) Shanghai Municipality | |
| 2006—2008 | President, Higher People's Court (at provincial level) Zhejiang Province | |
| 2003—2006 | Deputy Secretary, CPC, Provincial Committee, Commission for Discipline Inspection Zhejiang Province |
Recent Travel & Appearances
| 01 Feb 18 | China's provincial governments step up efforts in environmental protection | |
| 28 Jan 18 | Shanghai elects top lawmaker, mayor | |
| 20 Jan 17 | Ying Yong elected Shanghai mayor |
