Secretary-General of the State Council

The current secretary-general is Wu Zhenglong, who has been serving in the position since 12 March 2023. The officeholder is supported by a few deputy Secretaries-general of the State Council.

Role

The secretary-general is nominated by the premier, who is then approved by the National People's Congress or its Standing Committee and appointed by the president. The secretary-general is responsible for the day-to-day work of the State Council and is in charge of the General Office of the State Council. The office ranks below the premier and above the ministers of various ministries and departments. The officeholder is supported by a few deputy secretaries-general of the State Council. The secretary-general is a member of the plenary meetings and the executive meetings of the State Council.