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Wang Renzhi, 91, Chinese politician, head of the Publicity Department (1987–1992).
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|Wang Renzhi (Chinese: 王忍之; pinyin: Wáng Rěnzhī; September 1933 - 4 February 2025) was a Chinese politician who was best known as a senior conservative theorist and associate of Deng Liqun. Wang served as head of the Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party between 1987 and 1992.
He was an alternate member of the 12th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party and a member of the 13th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. He was a member of the Standing Committee of the 9th and 10th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Early life and education
Wang was born in Wuxi, Jiangsu, in September 1933. He joined the Communist Youth League of China in June 1949 and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in November 1950.
Career
After graduating from the Renmin University of China in 1957, he carried out research on history, logic, the international communist movement, economic theory, and policy issues at the Political Research Office of the CCP Central Committee, the Marxist–Leninist Research Institute, and the National Development and Reform Commission.
After the Cultural Revolution, he served, from 1978, as a researcher and director of the Policy Research Office of the National Development and Reform Commission.
In April 1982, he became deputy chief editor of Red Flag and executive secretary of the State Council Economic Research Center.
In February 1987, he was appointed head of the Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party, remaining in that post until December 1992.
In November 1992, he became party secretary and vice president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, a ministerial-level post. He died on 4 February 2025 at the age of 91.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In which city was Wang Renzhi born?
- A.Shanghai
- B.Wuxicorrect
- C.Nanjing
- D.Beijing
Wang Renzhi was born in Wuxi, Jiangsu, in September 1933.
Source: Early life and education
2.When did Wang Renzhi pass away?
- A.1 January 2024
- B.1 December 1992
- C.4 February 2025correct
- D.30 September 2023
Wang Renzhi died on 4 February 2025 at the age of 91.
Source: Career
3.What position did Wang Renzhi hold from 1987 to 1992?
- A.Director of the Marxist-Leninist Research Institute
- B.Head of the Publicity Departmentcorrect
- C.Deputy Chief Editor of the People's Daily
- D.President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Wang Renzhi served as head of the Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party between 1987 and 1992.
Source: Biography introduction
4.Which university did Wang Renzhi graduate from in 1957?
- A.Renmin University of Chinacorrect
- B.Peking University
- C.Fudan University
- D.Tsinghua University
Wang Renzhi graduated from the Renmin University of China in 1957.
Source: Career
5.In what month and year did Wang Renzhi join the Chinese Communist Party?
- A.November 1950correct
- B.April 1982
- C.June 1949
- D.September 1933
Wang Renzhi joined the Chinese Communist Party in November 1950.
Source: Early life and education
6.Wang Renzhi was an associate of which political figure?
- A.Hu Yaobang
- B.Deng Xiaoping
- C.Deng Liquncorrect
- D.Xi Jinping
Wang Renzhi was known as a senior conservative theorist and associate of Deng Liqun.
Source: Biography introduction
7.Which of the following bodies was Wang Renzhi a member of?
- A.15th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party
- B.13th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Partycorrect
- C.11th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party
- D.14th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party
Wang Renzhi was a member of the 13th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party.
Source: Biography introduction
8.What role did Wang Renzhi assume in November 1992?
- A.Executive secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Youth League
- B.Party secretary and vice president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciencescorrect
- C.Director of the National Development and Reform Commission
- D.Chief Editor of the Marxist-Leninist Research Institute
In November 1992, Wang Renzhi became party secretary and vice president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Source: Career
9.Wang Renzhi joined the Communist Youth League of China in which year?
- A.1950
- B.1947
- C.1949correct
- D.1948
Wang Renzhi joined the Communist Youth League of China in June 1949.
Source: Early life and education
10.Wang Renzhi served on the Standing Committee of which political consultative conference?
- A.9th and 10thcorrect
- B.8th and 9th
- C.10th and 11th
- D.11th and 12th
Wang Renzhi was a member of the Standing Committee of the 9th and 10th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Source: Biography introduction
11.When did Wang Renzhi become deputy chief editor of Red Flag?
- A.December 1992
- B.February 1987
- C.April 1982correct
- D.February 1982
In April 1982, Wang Renzhi became deputy chief editor of Red Flag.
Source: Career
12.Which research topic was Wang Renzhi involved in after 1957?
- A.Agricultural engineering
- B.Computer science
- C.Space exploration
- D.International communist movementcorrect
Wang Renzhi carried out research on history, logic, the international communist movement, economic theory, and policy issues.
Source: Career
13.Wang Renzhi served as a researcher and director at which organization starting in 1978?
- A.Publicity Department
- B.Marxist-Leninist Research Institute
- C.Policy Research Office of the National Development and Reform Commissioncorrect
- D.State Council Economic Research Center
After the Cultural Revolution, Wang Renzhi served, from 1978, as a researcher and director of the Policy Research Office of the National Development and Reform Commission.
Source: Career
14.What was Wang Renzhi's age at the time of his death?
- A.90
- B.91correct
- C.89
- D.88
Wang Renzhi died on 4 February 2025 at the age of 91.
Source: Career
15.Wang Renzhi was an alternate member of which committee?
- A.13th Central Committee
- B.14th Central Committee
- C.12th Central Committeecorrect
- D.11th Central Committee
Wang Renzhi was an alternate member of the 12th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party.
Source: Biography introduction
16.In which month did Wang Renzhi leave his post as head of the Publicity Department?
- A.Decembercorrect
- B.November
- C.February
- D.September
Wang Renzhi remained in the post of head of the Publicity Department until December 1992.
Source: Career
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