Chen Haosu
Chen Haosu (born 1942) is a Chinese poet and politician. He served as Chairman of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries from 2000 to 2011. He is also President of the China International Friendship Cities Association, China-Russia Friendship Association and China-EU Association.
Chen Haosu | |
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陈昊苏 | |
| Chairperson of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries | |
| In office 2000–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Qi Huaiyuan |
| Succeeded by | Li Xiaolin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1942 (age 81) Funing County, Jiangsu |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party since 1965 |
| Spouse | Qin Zhao (秦昭) |
| Parent(s) | Chen Yi, Zhang Qian (张茜) |
| Relatives | Chen Xiaolu (brother) |
| Education | University of Science and Technology of China (BSc) |
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| Occupation | Politician, poet |
Born in May 1942, Chen is son of the late Marshal and Foreign Minister Chen Yi. He graduated from the University of Science and Technology of China with a Bachelor's Degree in Science and served successively as Secretary of the China Youth League Central Committee, Chinese Communist Party Deputy Committee Secretary of Fengtai, Vice Mayor for the Beijing Municipality, Vice Minister of the Film and Television Bureau and member of the 9th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee.
Apart from his political involvement, Chen used to be researcher at the People's Liberation Army Academy of Military Sciences. He now serves in the Global Executive Committee and as Asia-Pacific President of the United Cities and Local Governments.
He is also a published poet.