Doctorate in Engineering; senior engineer. Over the years, has held the following positions: Secretary of the CPC Leading Group and General Manager of the Aluminum Corporation of China; Deputy Secretary-General of the State Council; Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC); Secretary of the CPC Leading Group and Minister of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). Currently, Secretary of the CPC Leading Group and Minister of Industry and Information Technology of China. Member of the 19th CPC Central Committee.