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Zhou Xiaochuan

Chinese economist

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Zhou Xiaochuan (Chinese: 周小川; pinyin: Zhōu Xiǎochuān; born 29 January 1948) is a Chinese economist. Zhou served as the governor of the People's Bank of China from 2002 to 2018.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Yixing wd
Citizenship
People's Republic of China wd
Occupation
economist, businessperson, banker, politician wd
Political party
Chinese Communist Party wd
Education
Tsinghua University, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing No. 8 High School wd

Positions held wd

  • Vice-Chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (2013–2018)
  • member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (2013–2018)
  • Governor of the People's Bank of China (28 December 2002 – 19 March 2018)

About

Zhou previously served as vice governor of the People's Bank of China, director of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, governor of China Construction Bank, and chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission. He retired in 2018.

Questions

When was Zhou Xiaochuan born?
Zhou Xiaochuan was born on 29 January 1948 in Yixing.
What positions has Zhou Xiaochuan held?
Positions held by Zhou Xiaochuan include: Vice-Chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (2013–2018); member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (2013–2018); Governor of the People's Bank of China (2002–2018).
Where did Zhou Xiaochuan study?
Zhou Xiaochuan was educated at Tsinghua University, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing No. 8 High School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Zhou Xiaochuan · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q198026 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Zhou Xiaochuan cropped.jpg by U.S. Department of the Treasury (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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