About Zou Yu
Born 1920. Zou Yu is a Chinese politician.
Zou Yu (; born 10 October 1920) is a politician of the People's Republic of China.
Biography Zou Yu joined the Chinese Communist Party in 1938. In 1978, Zou Yu assumed the role of Director of the China Earthquake Administration. He subsequently became a member of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, serving as Deputy Secretary-General; Vice-Minister of Justice, and was elevated to Minister of Justice in 1983. In 1984, he concurrently held the position of President of the China University of Political Science and Law, before resigning from both roles in 1988. That same year, he assumed the role of Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Internal and Judicial Affairs of the National People's Congress, and in 1991, he became President of the China Law Society, a position he maintained until 1997.
Zou turned 100 on 10 October 2020.
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Who is Zou Yu?
Chinese politician
When was Zou Yu born?
Zou Yu was born on 10 October 1920 in Yulin.
What is Zou Yu's occupation?
Zou Yu is a politician.
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Zou Yu is Chinese.
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