Chen Zhengli

In October 1983, Chen joined Chinese Baoan Group, one of China's earliest enterprise groups established in the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. He initially worked as manager and later deputy general manager of Baoan Hotel. From November 1990, he served as a director and president of the group, and concurrently as vice chairman of its board. In June 1995, he was appointed chairman of the board and President of Chinese Baoan Group, positions he has held since. From April 2000 onward, he has concurrently served as Chairman of China Venture Capital Company Limited.^[3][4]

Alongside his professional career, Chen pursued higher education in management. He studied at the Central Radio and TV University from September 1985 to July 1988. He later undertook postgraduate studies in management engineering at the Graduate School of Zhejiang University from September 1988 to July 1991, earning a master's degree in management.^[5][6]

Chen became a member of the Chinese Communist Party in July 1985 and joined the China Democratic National Construction Association (CDNCA) in December 1995. From December 2005 to December 2017, he served as Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the CDNCA.^[7] He has held multiple leadership roles within the association, including serving as a member and standing member of its central committees across several terms. In public political service, Chen has been a member of the 9th National Committee of the CPPCC and a standing member of the 10th, 11th, and 12th CPPCC National Committees.^[8]