Song Ping facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Song Ping
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宋平
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Song in 1949
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| Head of the Organization Department of the Chinese Communist Party | |||||||||
| In office June 1987 – December 1989 |
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| General Secretary | Zhao Ziyang Jiang Zemin |
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| Preceded by | Wei Jianxing | ||||||||
| Succeeded by | Lu Feng | ||||||||
| State Councilor of China | |||||||||
| In office June 1983 – April 1988 |
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| Premier | Zhao Ziyang | ||||||||
| 5th Director of the State Planning Commission | |||||||||
| In office June 1983 – June 1987 |
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| Premier | Zhao Ziyang | ||||||||
| Preceded by | Yao Yilin | ||||||||
| Succeeded by | Yao Yilin | ||||||||
| Communist Party Secretary of Gansu | |||||||||
| In office June 1977 – January 1981 |
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| Deputy | Feng Jixin (Governor) | ||||||||
| Preceded by | Xian Henghan | ||||||||
| Succeeded by | Feng Jixin | ||||||||
| Governor of Gansu | |||||||||
| In office June 1977 – December 1979 |
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| Preceded by | Xian Henghan | ||||||||
| Succeeded by | Feng Jixin | ||||||||
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| Born | 24 April 1917 Ju County, Shandong, China |
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| Political party | Chinese Communist Party | ||||||||
| Spouse |
Chen Shunyao
(died 2019) |
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| Children | Song Yichang (son) Song Yichun (son) |
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| Chinese | 宋平 | ||||||||
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Song Ping (born April 24, 1917) is a very old and respected Chinese politician. He was an important leader in the Chinese Communist Party. He is known for being one of the last living members of an early group of Chinese leaders who helped shape the country.
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Who is Song Ping?
Song Ping is a famous Chinese revolutionary and politician. He was a member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. This is a small group of the most powerful leaders in China. He is seen as the only living member from the "Second Generation" of Chinese leaders.
Early Life and Career
Song Ping was born in Ju County, Shandong, China. He joined the Chinese Communist Party and slowly moved up in its ranks. He became the top leader, called the First Party Secretary, of Gansu Province. Later, he became the Minister of Organization for the Chinese Communist Party. In this job, he was in charge of finding and promoting important people for government roles.
Helping Future Leaders
While Song Ping was the leader in Gansu, he helped two young people named Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao. These two would later become very important leaders in China. Hu Jintao became the top leader of the Chinese Communist Party. Wen Jiabao became the Premier, which is like the head of government. Song Ping was their mentor, meaning he guided and taught them.
Important Roles in Government
In 1987, Song Ping took on a new big job. He became the head of the Organization Department of the Chinese Communist Party. This department decides who gets important jobs in the party. After a period of social unrest in 1989, Song became a member of the Politburo Standing Committee. He worked alongside other key leaders like Jiang Zemin.
Song Ping was known as a more traditional member of the party. He stepped down from the Politburo Standing Committee in 1992. This happened after Deng Xiaoping, another important leader, wanted more people who supported reforms in the top leadership.
A Long and Influential Life
Song Ping turned 100 years old on April 24, 2017. He is considered to have played a big part in the rise of former party leader Hu Jintao. Even at 105 years old, he attended the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party in 2022. This shows his lasting influence and importance in Chinese politics.
