Yan Junqi
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Yan Junqi is currently the vice chairwoman of the standing committee of the National People's Congress
of China, and the chairwoman of China Association for Promoting Democracy
. She was born in Wuxian, Jiangsu Province, and graduated from department of mechanic engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
.
. After the Cultural Revolution
, Yan was enrolled again in the department of mechanic engineering of SJTU in 1978 and obtained her master's degree in 1981. She then became a teacher at the university. Before long, Yan was sent to study in Denmark
, and obtained her doctorate degree in the department of naval engineering of the school of mechanics at Denmark Institute of Technology in 1986.
Since returning to China, Yan had been teaching and doing research at SJTU and was elevated to become a member of 7-person expert group of the "863 plan". She served as dean of the school of mechanical and power engineering and president assistant of SJTU. In 2000, Yan entered the government and became the vice director of the information office of Shanghai municipal government. She was also elected vice chairwoman of the Shanghai committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy. In 2001, Yan was appointed as vice mayor of Shanghai, responsible for science and technology, education and women and children affairs. In June 2002, she was elected the chairwoman of the Shanghai committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy. In December of the same year, Yan was elected vice chairwoman of the central committee of China Association for Promoting Democracy in the first plenary session of 9th national congress of CAPD.
On February 27, 2007, Yan resigned from the position of vice mayor of Shanghai. In April, she resigned as chairwoman of the CAPD Shanghai committee. In July 2007, she was transferred to Beijing
and became the vice executive chairwoman of the central committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy. Such a series of arrangements indicated Yan would soon take charge of the Association. Indeed, on December 7 of 2007, in the first plenary session of the 10th national congress of CAPD, Yan was elected the chairwoman of the China Association for Promoting Democracy.
, Yen Chia-kan
, was Yan's family uncle, was also from Wuxian, Jiangsu ancestrally. Yen's offsprings all bears the name "Jun" (隽). For example, his son, Yan Juntai (严隽泰) was the general manager of Tangrong Company
National People's Congress
The National People's Congress , abbreviated NPC , is the highest state body and the only legislative house in the People's Republic of China. The National People's Congress is held in the Great Hall of the People, Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China; with 2,987 members, it is the...
of China, and the chairwoman of China Association for Promoting Democracy
China Association for Promoting Democracy
The China Association for Promoting Democracy is one of the eight legally recognised political parties in the People's Republic of China that follow the direction of the Communist Party of China and is a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference...
. She was born in Wuxian, Jiangsu Province, and graduated from department of mechanic engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University or SJTU), sometimes referred to as Shanghai Jiaotong University , is a top public research university located in Shanghai, China. Shanghai Jiao Tong University is known as one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in China...
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Biography
Her father died when she was six, and along other 4 siblings, she was raised by her mother in harsh conditions. After graduating from SJTU in August 1968, Yan was sent to work in Woniu Coal Mine in XuzhouXuzhou
Xuzhou , otherwise known as Pengcheng in ancient times, is a major city in and the fourth largest prefecture-level city of Jiangsu province, People's Republic of China...
. After the Cultural Revolution
Cultural Revolution
The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, commonly known as the Cultural Revolution , was a socio-political movement that took place in the People's Republic of China from 1966 through 1976...
, Yan was enrolled again in the department of mechanic engineering of SJTU in 1978 and obtained her master's degree in 1981. She then became a teacher at the university. Before long, Yan was sent to study in Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
, and obtained her doctorate degree in the department of naval engineering of the school of mechanics at Denmark Institute of Technology in 1986.
Since returning to China, Yan had been teaching and doing research at SJTU and was elevated to become a member of 7-person expert group of the "863 plan". She served as dean of the school of mechanical and power engineering and president assistant of SJTU. In 2000, Yan entered the government and became the vice director of the information office of Shanghai municipal government. She was also elected vice chairwoman of the Shanghai committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy. In 2001, Yan was appointed as vice mayor of Shanghai, responsible for science and technology, education and women and children affairs. In June 2002, she was elected the chairwoman of the Shanghai committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy. In December of the same year, Yan was elected vice chairwoman of the central committee of China Association for Promoting Democracy in the first plenary session of 9th national congress of CAPD.
On February 27, 2007, Yan resigned from the position of vice mayor of Shanghai. In April, she resigned as chairwoman of the CAPD Shanghai committee. In July 2007, she was transferred to Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
and became the vice executive chairwoman of the central committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy. Such a series of arrangements indicated Yan would soon take charge of the Association. Indeed, on December 7 of 2007, in the first plenary session of the 10th national congress of CAPD, Yan was elected the chairwoman of the China Association for Promoting Democracy.
Academic activities
Prof. Yan has long studied the Computer Integrated Manufacturing System (CIMS), and is an expert in CIMS and virtual manufacturing theory and technology in China. From 1987, she served as chief expert in expert group of "863 plan", and organized five high-tech projects at national level. She published over 50 academic papers, and edited and published 6 books.Honors
Yan received numerous prizes and honors, including National May 1 Labor Medal, Shanghai science and technology advancement prize 1st class and 2nd class, and sci. and tech. advancement prize of national education commission. She also won the title of "National Young Expert with Outstanding Achievement", among other honors.Family
The former president of the Republic of ChinaRepublic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
, Yen Chia-kan
Yen Chia-kan
Yen Chia-kan , or Yen Chia-jin , better known as C. K. Yen, succeeded Chiang Kai-shek as President of the Republic of China upon Chiang's death on April 5, 1975. He served out the remainder of Chiang's term until May 20, 1978.-Biography:C. K...
, was Yan's family uncle, was also from Wuxian, Jiangsu ancestrally. Yen's offsprings all bears the name "Jun" (隽). For example, his son, Yan Juntai (严隽泰) was the general manager of Tangrong Company