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China ‘still needs Hong Kong in its development’, says No 3 leader

National People’s Congress chief, acknowledging city’s “historic contribution” to country’s growth, says it can still work with mainland for mutual economic gain

3 Feb 2018 - 11:22PM

City Beat | Why Beijing wants a bigger say in who makes Hong Kong’s dream team

4 Jun 2017 - 10:24PM

Hong Kong needs support, not warnings, from Beijing

4 Jun 2017 - 6:24PM

What more does China want from Hong Kong?

When Carrie Lam takes the oath as Hong Kong’s next chief executive presumably before President Xi Jinping on July 1, the city she governs will face a sovereign state has signalled it wants a firmer say in how it is run.

30 May 2017 - 9:36PM

Beijing’s No 3 leader, Zhang Dejiang, appears to be laying down the law on how Hong Kong should be run. Photo: Handout

My Take | Batten down the hatches for new political battles

29 May 2017 - 1:26AM

Top adviser gives Beijing speech (but skips bits on HK freedoms)

28 May 2017 - 1:29PM

China’s No 3 leader announces plans to tighten grip on Hong Kong

27 May 2017 - 11:30PM

Zhang Dejiang called on the Hong Kong government to ‘steadfastly implement the constitutional obligation of national security’. Photo: Xinhua

Zhang’s message had Hong Kong in mind

13 May 2017 - 1:07AMvideocam

My Take | A lecture from Beijing that Hong Kong should not ignore

11 May 2017 - 12:31AMvideocam

Don’t spread ‘evil thoughts’, state leader warns Macau teachers

10 May 2017 - 10:20PMvideocam

Zhang Dejiang reminds educators of their importance as pro-independence sentiment bubbles away in Hong Kong universities

China’s No 3 leader urges Macau to boost governance at critical stage for economy

9 May 2017 - 5:19PMvideocam

Zhang Dejiang heard a work report by the Macau government on Monday afternoon. Photo: GCS Macau

Zhang Dejiang to make ‘major announcement’ in Macau next month

Top state leader to make two-day visit in last trip to either special administrative region before key gathering later this year

28 Apr 2017 - 11:35PM

NPC chief urges Hong Kong to put economy above ‘street politics’

No 3 state leader Zhang Dejiang warns against challenges to national sovereignty and says the city’s GDP could be eclipsed by Shenzhen in two years

7 Mar 2017 - 8:57AMvideocam

State leader Zhang Dejiang to give keynote speech on Hong Kong issues

6 Mar 2017 - 11:18AMvideocam

Zhang Dejiang, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, presides over a meeting at the Great Hall of the People. Photo: Xinhua

State leaders reveal Beijing backing for Carrie Lam as leader

9 Feb 2017 - 9:40AMvideocam

Zhang Dejiang (centre) sent a strong signal about backing Carrie Lam in the leadership race. Photo: AFP

Zhang Dejiang meets Hong Kong heavyweights in Shenzhen

6 Feb 2017 - 11:43PM

Mainland No 3 official and CY Leung hold private meeting

22 Dec 2016 - 11:38PM

Beijing confirms it will interpret Basic Law over Hong Kong legislative oath controversy

30 Nov 2016 - 10:59AMvideocam

NPC deputy Maria Tam confirms to journalists in Beijing that an interpretation will be made. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Chinese vice-president urges Hong Kong civil servants to stay mindful, delegation head in Beijing says

18 Oct 2016 - 10:58PM

High-ranking Hong Kong delegation to meet number three in mainland China

17 Oct 2016 - 8:03AM

Tycoons and political leaders pay tribute at funeral of Hong Kong billionaire Cheng Yu-tung

13 Oct 2016 - 11:13PM

Henry Cheng Kar-shun, son of Cheng Yu-tung, holds his father's photo during the funeral at Cape Collinson Crematorium on Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Powering the delta: graphic

28 Sep 2016 - 5:47PM

Zhang Dejiang during a visit to Hong Kong in May. Photo: SCMP Pictures

In pictures: 10 top moments of Zhang Dejiang’s Hong Kong visit

6 Jun 2019 - 7:23PM

Hard sell? State leader Zhang Dejiang gets PR tips ahead of Hong Kong trip

14 May 2016 - 9:31PM

Hold that construction: Hong Kong officials to halt works in Wan Chai for Zhang Dejiang’s visit

16 May 2016 - 4:54PMvideocam

Work on the Central-Wan Chai Bypass is to be halted for Zhang’s visit to the city next week. Photo: David Wong

Zhang Dejiang to visit Hong Kong housing estate during visit

13 May 2016 - 6:53PM

Legco president Jasper Tsang Yok-sing announcing the Legislative Council’s meeting next Wednesday will be cut short by three hours to accommodate attendance at Zhang’s banquet. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong pan-democrats set to meet state leader Zhang Dejiang

13 May 2016 - 9:57AM

Largest Hong Kong chamber of commerce bullish on mainland China despite grim predictions

10 May 2016 - 10:03PM

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Zhang Dejiang

Born in 1946, Liaoning native Zhang studied the Korean language at Yanbian University and obtained an economics degree from North Korea's Kim Il-sung University in 1978. He was Jilin Province party chief 1995-1998 and then became Zhejiang party chief. His next move was to Guangdong in 2002, as party chief there. Zhang was appointed vice premier in 2008, overseeing China's energy, telecommunications, and transportation industries. He was appointed to lead Chongqing's party committee in March 2012 following the removal of Bo Xilai. He was promoted to the Communist Party's top power club, the 7-member Politburo Standing Committee, during the 18th Party Congress in November 2012.

Born

1 Nov 1946

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Politics

Job Title

Former Chairman of the National People's Congress of China

last updated:

7 October, 2024