Li Zhen (1914–1973)
Encyclopedia
Li Zhen was a general and official of the People's Republic of China
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, Hebei
in 1914. He joined the Communist Party of China
in 1937. He was awarded the rank of Shao Jiang
, a rank of PLA general
, in 1955. He was the Minister of Public Security
from 1972 to 1973.
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
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Biography
Li Zhen was born in GaochengGaocheng
Gaocheng is a county-level city belonging to Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China. The city has an area of 836 km² and a population of 743,000. It is located between and .-Administrative Divisions:There are 13 towns and 1 township.Towns:...
, Hebei
Hebei
' is a province of the People's Republic of China in the North China region. Its one-character abbreviation is "" , named after Ji Province, a Han Dynasty province that included what is now southern Hebei...
in 1914. He joined the Communist Party of China
Communist Party of China
The Communist Party of China , also known as the Chinese Communist Party , is the founding and ruling political party of the People's Republic of China...
in 1937. He was awarded the rank of Shao Jiang
Shao Jiang
Shao Jiang can refer to:* Jiang * Shao Jiang Min, a Min Chinese language...
, a rank of PLA general
Ranks of the People's Liberation Army
The People's Liberation Army has not always used ranks or insignia. In common with the practice of the Red Army at the time of its founding in 1927, neither were used until 1955 when a system of ranks was established. As a result of the Cultural Revolution, ranks were abolished in May 1965...
, in 1955. He was the Minister of Public Security
Minister of Public Security of the People's Republic of China
The Minister of Public Security of the People's Republic of China is a high level official of the PRC government. The minister is in charge of the Ministry of Public Security of the PRC, which is responsible for law enforcement, public safety and the police force in China...
from 1972 to 1973.