List of presidents of the People's Republic of China
The office of President of the People's Republic of China, called 国家主席 in short, was created in 1954 when the first constitution consolidated the system of government in the People's Republic of China. At the time, the title was translated into English as State Chairman. The position was abolished between 1975 and 1982 with the functions of head of state being performed by the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. The presidency was revived under the fourth constitution in 1982.;Generations of leadership:;Chairman of the Central People's Government;Chairman of the People's Republic of ChinaThe [1975 Constitution of the [People's Republic of China|2nd]] and 3rd">1978 Constitution of the People's Republic of China">3rd Constitutions (1975–1982)
; Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
; Honorary Chairwoman of the People's Republic of ChinaThe 4th Constitution">1982 Constitution of the People's Republic of China">4th Constitution (1983–present)
;President of the People's Republic of ChinaTimeline
Living former presidents
As of , there are two living former presidents:
| President | Term of office | Date of birth | Image |
| Jiang Zemin | 1993–2003 | | |
| Hu Jintao | 2003–2013 | | |
