Linzhi Zhang

Zhang Linzhi (; 1908 – 22 January 1967), courtesy name Chongliang, was a Chinese politician who served as First Secretary of the Chongqing from 1950 to 1952, Minister of Motor Manufacturing Industry from 1955 to 1957 and Minister of Coal Industry from 1957 to 1967. He was an alternate member of the 8th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. He was a delegate to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd National People's Congress.

Biography Zhang was born Zhang Xijun in Nangong County (now Nangong), Hebei, in 1908, during the late Qing dynasty (1644–1911). In 1925, he attended the Nangong Normal Training School . He became vice minister of the Second Ministry of Machinery Industry in August 1952. He was promoted to minister of Motor Manufacturing Industry in April 1955, he remained in that position until September 1957, when he was appointed minister of Coal Industry.

In 1966, the Cultural Revolution was launched, he suffered political persecution and was persecuted to death on 22 January 1967.

Family Zhang married Li Yunhua .