Zhang Zhinan


Zhang Zhinan is a former Chinese politician who spent his entirely career in southeast China's Fujian province. He was investigated by the Communist Party of China's anti-graft agency in April 2020. Previously he served as executive vice governor of Fujian and also a member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China Fujian Provincial Committee. He was a delegate to the 18th and 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. He was a delegate to the 12th National People's Congress.

Early life and education

Zhang was born in Longyan, Fujian, in October 1960. He joined the Communist Party of China in May 1979. In September 1979, he was accepted to Long Normal University, where he majored in Chinese.

Career in Longyan

After graduating in July 1981, he became deputy sector chief of the Organization Department of Longyan Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China. Seven years later, he was elevated to head of the Publicity Department of Longyan Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, but having held the position for only three months. In December 1988, he was transferred to Shanghang County and appointed deputy Party chief. In September 1990, he was named acting magistrate of Shanghang County, replacing You Ziqing. He was installed as magistrate in March 1991. In February 1993, he was promoted to Party chief, the top political position in the county. He returned to Longyan in April 1995 and continued to work as head of the Publicity Department of Longyan Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China.

Career in Fuzhou

Zhang went to Fuzhou, capital of Fujian, in March 1997 and served as deputy secretary and then secretary of Fujian Provincial Committee of the Communist Youth League.

Career in Sanming

In February 1998, he was transferred to Sanming and appointed vice mayor.

Career in Fuzhou

Zhang returned to Fuzhou in May 2002 and served as deputy secretary general of Fujian Provincial Government. In 2005, he concurrently served as director and Party branch secretary of Fujian Provincial Development and Reform Commission. He was executive vice governor of Fujian in February 2013, and held that office until April 2020.

Investigation

On April 12, 2020, he has been placed under investigation for serious violations of laws and regulations by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the party's internal disciplinary body, and the National Supervisory Commission, the highest anti-corruption agency of China. He was removed from public office on April 26.