Zhang Rongsuo

Zhang Rongsuo
Born	1956 (age 68–69) Huixian, Henan,   People's Republic of China
Nationality	People's Republic of China
Occupation(s)	Politician, mining executive.
Political party	Chinese Communist Party

Zhang Rongsuo (born 1956, Huixian) is a Chinese Communist Party member. He was a deputy to the 10th National People's Congress (2003 - 2008). Zhang has received accolades for his development of rural infrastructure and for being an hero to Chinese workers. In 2002, Zhang received an inaugural Touching China Annual Person of the Year Award. In private life, Zhang was active in the coal mining and transport industries.

Personal life

Zhang was born in Huilong village, Huixian, Henan in 1956. He enlisted in the People's Liberation Army in 1975 and was discharged in 1980. ^{[1] [2]} Zhang gained wealth through his work in the coal mining and transportation industries. ^[3]

Public service

河南 老君山 栈道 - Laojun mountain plank road, an example of rugged terrain in Henan

Zhang became Party Secretary of Huilong village, Huixian in 1993. Due to the village's local terrain of high cliffs and mountains, electricity power supply to Huilong was delayed. Zhang organised local labor to install concrete power poles across 5 km of Laoyeding mountain at an altitude of 1,700 m. In February 1994, Huilong was connected to the power grid. ^[3]

To improve the village's rocky land for agriculture, Zhang organised the development of approximately 1,500 acres of terraced farmland. By 1997, approximately 35,000 fruit trees were planted. ^[3] Zhang contributed to the funding of a new road to the village which was completed in January 2001. ^[3]

For his work, Zhang received an inaugural Touching China award in 2002. The commendation read, "He had already acquired wealth, but he still cared for the villagers living in poverty. He had already left the mountains, but he wanted all his fellow villagers to escape their isolation. He accomplished a dream that had been impossible for generations. With the persistence and courage of 'The Foolish Old Man Who Moved the Mountains,' he carved a road into the cliffs, opening a path to the outside world for his fellow villagers and, more importantly, a gateway of hope in their hearts. He ended an era of poverty and created a new way of life." ^[4]

In 2003, Zhang was elected to the National People's Congress. ^[3] Further accolades followed with recognition as a National Workers' Hero in 2005 and as an Outstanding Party Member in 2006. However, a news report was made in August 2006 that alleged Zhang was present at the site of an altercation in the Balinggou Scenic Area in Xinxiang. ^[5]

References

1. "张荣锁 河南辉县上八里镇回龙村党支书 简历 张荣锁简介——人物通" [Zhang Rongsuo Henan Hui County on eight li town Huilong village Party secretary resume Zhang Rongsuo profile - people pass.]. renwuonline.com. 2019-08-22. Archived from the original on 22 August 2019. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
2. "人大代表张荣锁：大学生村官的前途非常大(图)_中国网". www.china.com.cn. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
3. "::当代"愚公"张荣锁::" [Contemporary "Yu Gong" Zhang Rongsuo]. news.xinhuanet.com. Archived from the original on 2011-11-09. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
4. "CCTV.com". news.cctv.com. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
5. "全国人大代表张荣锁新乡考察遭群殴--新闻中心_中华网—网罗心中的华彩". news.china.com. Archived from the original on 2017-01-12. Retrieved 2025-04-01.