Zhang Dejiang is a Chinese politician who served as the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress from 2013 to 2018. He was born on November 1, 1946, in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. Zhang is a member of the Communist Party of China and has held various significant positions in the government throughout his career. Before his role in the National People's Congress, Zhang served as the Vice Premier of the State Council, where he was responsible for economic and financial affairs. He has also held leadership roles in Guangdong province, contributing to its economic development and reforms.