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Gao Yan

b. 1942

Chinese politician

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About Gao Yan

Born 1942. Gao Yan is a Chinese politician.

Gao Yan (born 1942) is a Chinese former politician. He served as the Governor of Jilin and the Party Secretary of Yunnan and was a member of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. He reportedly fled the country in 2002 amidst investigations into corruption as the leader of the State Power Corporation of China.

Early life Gao was born in 1942, in Fuyu County, Jilin. His family came from Hebei Province. He was admitted to the Changchun Power School, a polytechnic school, training as an engineer. Gao graduated early in 1962. He joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in June 1965, after serving as a technician, supervisor, and secretary in the Communist Youth League. He reportedly resigned as the director of the State Power Corporation on 2 August 2002.

Fleeing and investigation Gao left China in September 2002, weeks prior to the 16th National Congress of the CCP in November.

In 2014, Gao was suspected to be living in Australia; as part of Operation Fox Hunt, the Chinese and Australian governments collaborated to attempt to track a "priority list" of wanted people, including Gao.

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National People's Congress deputy, Governor of Jilin

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gao Yan?

Chinese politician (1942-)

When was Gao Yan born?

Gao Yan was born on 1 December 1942 in Fuyu.

What is Gao Yan's occupation?

Gao Yan is a politician.

What nationality is Gao Yan?

Gao Yan is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gao Yan

· Wikidata: Q8293763

· DBpedia: Gao Yan (politician, born 1942)

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