Former Party Theorist Named Provincial Political Consultative Chief
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The conclusion of the 2026 provincial legislative season has brought the appointment of a new top political advisor in Anhui province, eastern China, with a former central government theorist taking the helm of the provincial consultative body.
Zhang Ximing, previously the head of the United Front Work Department of the Anhui provincial committee, was elected chairman of the provincial committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Feb. 7. He succeeded Tang Liangzhi, an alternate member of the 19th Central Committee who has surpassed the standard retirement age of 65.
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- Zhang Ximing, former head of Anhui's United Front Work Department, was elected chairman of Anhui's CPPCC on February 7, 2026, succeeding Tang Liangzhi.
- Zhang, 61, is a scholar-official with a doctorate in sociology, extensive experience in media law, and a background in central government publicity roles.
- He has served in Qinghai and Anhui, remaining active in academia, and rose to the top consultative post as Anhui concluded its 2026 provincial sessions.
- 1985：
- Zhang Ximing started his graduate studies at the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).
- August 2003：
- Zhang Ximing delivered a lecture to the 16th Politburo of the Central Committee regarding the development of the global cultural industry.
- 2005：
- Zhang Ximing joined the Publicity Department of the Central Committee as a deputy bureau chief.
- 2013：
- Zhang Ximing returned to the Publicity Department of the Central Committee as deputy secretary-general.
- April 2015：
- Zhang Ximing became Qinghai provincial publicity chief and a member of the provincial party standing committee.
- March 2020：
- Zhang Ximing transferred to Anhui province to lead the province’s United Front Work Department.
- January 2025：
- Zhang Ximing was elected vice chairman of the Anhui provincial political consultative body and ceased to be a member of the Anhui provincial Party standing committee, while retaining his role as head of the United Front Work Department.
- Feb. 7, 2026：
- Zhang Ximing was elected chairman of the Anhui provincial committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
- Feb. 7, 2026：
- The Anhui consultative meeting (part of the 2026 'Two Sessions') concluded.
- Feb. 9, 2026：
- The Anhui provincial legislative meeting (part of the 2026 'Two Sessions') concluded.
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