Jiao Ruoyu

Jiao Ruoyu (1916–2020) was an eminent China figure whose career in leadership left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Jiao exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Jiao Ruoyu was a People's Republic of China politician and diplomat. He was born in Ye County, Henan. He was deputy mayor of Shenyang under Huang Oudong. He was PRC Ambassador to North Korea (1965–1970), Peru (1972–1977) and Iran (1977–1979). He was mayor of Beijing (1981–1983). On August 14, 2012, Jiao, 97, was confirmed as the oldest member of the Chinese Communist Party to attend the 18th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party. He celebrated his 100th birthday on November 7, 2015....

The passing of Jiao Ruoyu on 2020-01-01 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across China and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.