Huang Zhen (simplified Chinese: 黄镇; traditional Chinese: 黃鎮; pinyin: Huáng Zhèn; 8 January 1909 – 10 December 1989) was a politician of the People's Republic of China.

Huang Zhen
黄镇
Standing Committee Member of the Central Advisory Commission
In office
1982–1987
HeadDeng Xiaoping
Minister of Culture of the People'e Republic of China
In office
1977–1980
PremierHua Guofeng
Preceded byYu Huiyong
Succeeded byZhou Weizhi (acting)
Deputy Head of the Propaganda Department of the Chinese Communist Party
In office
1977–1980
HeadZhang PinghuaHu Yaobang
China Ambassador to France
In office
June 1964 – March 1973
Preceded byNew title
Succeeded byZeng Tao
Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
In office
1961–1964
PremierZhou Enlai
MinisterChen Yi
China Ambassador to Indonesia
In office
November 1954 – June 1961
Preceded byWang Renshu
Succeeded byYao Zhongming
China Ambassador to Hungary
In office
July 1950 – October 1954
Preceded byNew title
Succeeded byHao Deqing
Personal details
Born(1909-01-08)January 8, 1909
Tongcheng County, Anhui, Qing China
DiedDecember 10, 1989(1989-12-10) (aged 80)
Beijing, China
Political partyChinese Communist Party
SpouseZhu Lin
RelationsDai Bingguo (son-in-law)
Alma materShanghai Art College
Xinhua Art University

Biography

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Huang was born in Tongcheng County, Anhui during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). After graduating from Tongcheng Secondary School, he entered Shanghai Art College (上海美術專科學校) in 1925, majoring in painting. He did not complete his studies because he was expelled from the college after taking part in a student movement. Huang was admitted to Xinhua Art University (新華藝術大學). After graduation, he worked as a teacher at Fushan Middle School (浮山中學) in his hometown. Huang was discharged for supporting a student movement in 1929. He enlisted in Feng Yuxiang's Northwest Army (Guominjun) in 1930.

In 1931, Huang took part in the Ningdu uprising and joined the Chinese Red Army. He joined the Chinese Communist Party in 1932. Huang took part in the Long March in 1934. During the Second Sino-Japanese War, Huang served as the vice chairman of 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army. Huang transferred to Henan as the secretary of Yubei, then he was transferred to Taihang Mountain as the chairman of Taihang Military Region. In 1948, Huang was transferred to Xibaipo as the vice chairman of the People's Liberation Army General Political Department.

Huang was appointed China's Ambassador to Hungary in 1950, he was transferred to China's Ambassador to Indonesia in 1954. In the same year, Huang attended the Asian-African Conference with Zhou Enlai. In 1961, Huang served as vice minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, then he served as the ambassador to deal with Sino-Indian border dispute. In 1964, Huang served as China's Ambassador to France.

In 1971, Huang went to America. In 1973, Huang was appointed chairman of Liaison Office of the People's Republic of China in United States.[1] In 1977, Huang served as deputy head of the Propaganda Department of the Chinese Communist Party and Minister of Culture of the People'e Republic of China.

In 1982, Huang retired. He served as a standing committee member of the Central Advisory Commission. Huang died in Beijing in 1989.

Personal life

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Huang married Zhu Lin [zh], who is also a politician.

References

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  1. ^ Yuwu Song (2013). Biographical Dictionary of the People's Republic of China. McFarland. p. 145. ISBN 9781476602981.
Diplomatic posts
New title China Ambassador to Hungary
1950–1954
Succeeded by
Preceded by China Ambassador to Indonesia
1954–1961
Succeeded by
Yao Zhongming
Preceded by China Ambassador to France
1964–1973
Succeeded by
Government offices
Preceded by Minister of Culture of the People'e Republic of China
1977–1980
Succeeded by
Zhou Weizhi (acting)