Yang Jing

Yang Jing (Chinese: 杨晶; pinyin: Yáng Jīng; born December 1953) is a former Chinese politician of Mongol heritage. He previously served as State Councilor and Secretary-General of the State Council, and the President of the Chinese Academy of Governance.

Yang Jing
杨晶
12th Secretary General of the State Council
In office
March 2013  February 2018
PremierLi Keqiang
Preceded byMa Kai
Succeeded byXiao Jie
9th Chairman of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
In office
April 2003  April 2008
Preceded byUyunqimg
Succeeded byBagatur
Personal details
BornDecember 1953
Jungar Banner, Suiyuan, China
Political partyCommunist Party of China

Prior to his ascendance to leading roles at the State Council, he served as the Director of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission (2008-2013), and the Chairman of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (2003-2008). Yang was one of the highest-ranking non-Han officials in the Chinese government.

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