Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Chinese |
| Date of Birth | 04/03/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Suzhou, Jiangsu, China |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Gong Zheng
04/09/2026
Gong Zheng stepped down as Mayor of Shanghai after serving since 2020, and Zhu Zhongming succeeded him as mayor on the same day. Gong, aged 66, retired from the post during a leadership transition in the city.
29/08/2026
Zhu Zhongming, a former finance official, was appointed head of the Shanghai municipal government's Communist Party group, signalling his move into the mayoralty. The appointment was confirmed when he presided over a government party group meeting, and it marked the start of a generational handover from Gong Zheng.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Gong Zheng |
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| Native Name | 龚正 |
| Known For | Mayor of Shanghai |
| Political Party | Communist Party of China |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | University of International Business and Economics |
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| Postgraduate | MBA, University of International Business and Economics |
| Doctorate | Doctorate in Economics, Xiamen University |
Career
| Current Position | Former Mayor of Shanghai (23/03/2020 to 04/09/2026) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joined the Communist Party of China in 1985. | |
| 2. Worked for more than 25 years in China's customs system. | |
| 3. Became mayor of Shanghai in 2020. | |
| 4. Delivered the Shanghai government work report to the Shanghai Municipal People's Congress in February 2026. |
