Zhang Dejiang

Zhang Dejiang (born November 1946) is a high-ranking Chinese official. He currently serves as Vice-Premier in charge of energy, telecommunications, and transportation. He is also a member of the Communist Party of China's Politburo.

Zhang rose to prominence as the party chief of the coastal provinces of Zhejiang and Guangdong, where he presided over rapid economic growth. In March 2012, Zhang was appointed to replace Bo Xilai as the party chief of Chongqing.