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Chen Quanguo is a politician, born on November 1, 1955 in Pingyu County, People's Republic of China. That puts Chen Quanguo at 70 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Zhengzhou University.
My Take
Chen Quanguo is a figure I approach as a matter of record rather than admiration. He's the only person to have served as Party Secretary of both Tibet (2011 to 2016) and Xinjiang (2016 to 2021), which makes him a uniquely consequential Chinese official. That dual posting in two of the most scrutinized autonomous regions put him at the center of intense international debate over policy in those areas. From a database standpoint, his career is significant precisely because of how rare that trajectory is. I note him here for the historical weight of those roles, not as a celebrity to celebrate.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chen Quanguo
- Name (Japanese)
- 陳全国
- Reading
- ちん・ぜんこく
- Born
- November 1, 1955 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat
- Origin
- Pingyu County, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- politician
2. Background
- University
- Zhengzhou University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen%20Quanguo
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%99%B3%E5%85%A8%E5%9B%BD
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q551462
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chen Quanguo born?
Born November 1, 1955 (age 70).
Where is Chen Quanguo from?
Chen Quanguo is from Pingyu County, People's Republic of China.
What does Chen Quanguo do?
Chen Quanguo works as politician.
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