Jin Renqing
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Jin Renqing (Chinese: 金人庆; Wade-Giles: Jin Ren-ch'ing) (born July 1944 in Suzhou of Jiangsu Province)[1] is a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party in the People's Republic of China, currently serving as deputy chief of the Development Research Center of the State Council.[2]
[edit] Biography
In the past, Jin has served in such positions as commissioner of the State Administration of Taxation, vice governor of Yunnan, deputy secretary general of the State Council, and executive vice mayor of Beijing.[1] Most recently, he served as Finance Minister, from 2003 until his resignation at age 63 in August 2007 for personal reasons. Hong Kong media have speculated a sex scandal.[3] During his tenure, China enjoyed economic growth and an increase in foreign currency reserves, while also experiencing an increase in its trade deficit to the US.[2] Jin was succeeded by tax administrator Xie Xuren.
On 8 September, Ming Pao reported that Jin was in detention, assisting security officials with their enquiries.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Jin Renqing Chinese Government's Official Web Portal. Accessed August 30, 2007.
- ^ a b CNN.com, China's finance minister resigns
- ^ China Finance Minister Steps Down
- ^ Sacked Chinese finance minister Jin detained - paper (Reuters)
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| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by Liu Zhongli |
Director of State Administration of Taxation 1998 – 2003 |
Succeeded by Xie Xuren |
| Preceded by Xiang Huaicheng |
Minister of Finance of the People's Republic of China 2003 – 2007 |
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