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Jing Shuping

1918 – 2009

Chinese banker and politician

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About Jing Shuping

Lived 1918 – 2009 (aged 91). Jing Shuping was a Chinese entrepreneur, banker and businessperson.

Jing Shuping (, 7 July 1918 – September 14, 2009) was a Chinese businessman who founded Minsheng Bank, the first privately owned bank to open in the People's Republic of China, in 1996.

Jing Shuping graduated from Saint John's University in Shanghai in 1939. He was Chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and Vice Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference until 2002, and held the rank of a national leader of China. He also became a director within the China International Trust and Investment Corp, which is now known as the CITIC Group, the Chinese government's state-owned investment group.

Jing founded Minsheng Bank in 1996. He resigned as chairman of the bank in 2006 citing declining health. However, he remained the honorary chairman of the bank following his retirement. Additionally, Jing opened China's first law firm, consulting firm and accounting firm since the 1949 Chinese Communist Revolution.

Jing Shuping died on September 14, 2009, in Beijing at the age of 91.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
St. John's University, St. John's University, Shanghai
Positions held
Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Standing member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jing Shuping?

Chinese banker and politician (1918-2009)

When was Jing Shuping born?

Jing Shuping was born on 17 July 1918 in People's Republic of China.

When did Jing Shuping die?

Jing Shuping died on 14 September 2009 in Beijing.

What was Jing Shuping's occupation?

Jing Shuping was an entrepreneur, banker and businessperson.

What nationality was Jing Shuping?

Jing Shuping was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jing Shuping

· Wikidata: Q6202240

· DBpedia: Jing Shuping

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