Deng Pufang

Deng Pufang (simplified Chinese: 邓朴方; traditional Chinese: 鄧樸方; pinyin: Dèng Pǔfāng) (born 16 April 1944) is a Chinese politician, who is the eldest son of former Chinese paramount leader Deng Xiaoping. He is mostly known for being injured during the Cultural Revolution by the Red Guards and becoming a paraplegic. He has since dedicated his life to improving the rights of people with disabilities.

Deng Pufang
Deng in 1987
Vice Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
In office
5 March 2008  5 March 2013
ChairmanJia Qinglin
Chairman of the China Disabled Persons' Federation
In office
1988–2008
Succeeded byZhang Haidi
Personal details
Born (1944-04-16) 16 April 1944
Parent(s)Deng Xiaoping
Zhuo Lin
Relativessiblings:
Deng Lin
Deng Nan
Deng Rong
Deng Zhifang
Alma materPeking University
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