Deng Zhuodi (Chinese: 邓卓棣; pinyin: Dèng Zhuódì; born 17 October 1986) is a Chinese former politician and grandson of former paramount leader of China Deng Xiaoping.[1]
Deng Zhuodi 邓卓棣 | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Secretary of the Communist Party of Pingguo County | |
| In office 2016-2017 | |
| Secretary of the party committee of Xin'an town in Pingguo County | |
| In office 2014–2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 October 1986 United States |
| Nationality |  China |
| Relations | Deng Xiaoping (grandfather) Zhuo Lin (grandmother) |
| Education | Beijing Jingshan School |
| Alma mater | Peking University Law School Duke University School of Law |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
editDeng Zhuodi was born on 1986 in the United States to Deng Zhifang, the son of Deng Xiaoping, and his wife Liu Xiaoyuan. At the time Deng Zhuodi was born, Deng Zhifang and Liu Xiaoyuan both were students at the University of Rochester in New York, where they earned Ph.Ds in biophysics and quantum physics respectively.[2]
According to the United States nationality law, a child born in the United States automatically becomes an American citizen. However, Deng Xiaoping stated that his grandson will be a Chinese citizen when he returns to China. As a result, Deng Zhuodi's parents applied him for a Chinese passport at the Chinese Embassy in the United States and brought him back to China just after one month after his birth, where he received his Chinese citizenship. From 18 January to 21 February 1992, he took part in his grandfather's tour of South China.[3][4]
Education
editFrom 2003 to 2007, he studied at the Peking University Law School. After graduation, he attended Duke University School of Law from 2007 to 2008. During his time in Duke, he went under the name David Zhuo, adopting his grandmother Zhuo Lin's surname, in order to avoid attention. After his graduation from Duke with master of law degree, he worked at a law firm in Wall Street, New York City.[5]
Political career
editOn 2 May 2013, Deng was appointed deputy head of Pingguo County in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, where he was in charge of development and reform, price, government legal system, agriculture, rural areas, poverty alleviation and major projects.[6]
From 2014 to 2016, he served as the secretary of the party committee of Xin'an town in Pingguo County. A local person in Pingguo County stated that Deng gave the impression that he was knowledgeable and capable, but he was modest, prudent, diligent and eager to learn. He kept a low profile while in Guangxi and his resume was not shown on the website of the local government.[7][8]
In 2016, Deng served as the deputy secretary of the party committee of Pingguo County and secretary of the party committee of Xin'an town.[9]
Post-political life
editOn 20 July 2016, Hong Kong media reported that Deng was no longer serving as deputy secretary of the party committee during the re-election process in Pingguo County. In March 2017, it was reported that he was serving as the director of the ninth council of Beijing Bridge Association.[10][4][11] As of April 2024, he was reported as serving as a supervisor of CITIC Finance, a subsidiary of CITIC Group.[12]
References
edit- ^ Zhao, Meng; Yang, Fan (2022-03-10). "从政三年仍"隐身" 邓小平唯一孙子有多低调？". Sohu. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "邓小平孙子已经为中共政权作出过卓越贡献（高新)". RFA Mandarin. 2013-05-07. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "邓榕驳"邓小平孙子是美国公民"谣言:一定是中国人". People's Daily. 2014-09-13. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ a b Li, Eva (2017-03-10). "Late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping's influence over grandson lives on in his favourite game". South China Morning Post. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "中国网民质疑邓小平孙子邓卓棣在美国出生国籍问题". rfi.fr. 2013-05-04. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ "邓小平唯一孙子邓卓棣任广西平果县副县长". sina.com.cn. 2014-06-23. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "New princeling, Deng Zhuodi named the party chief of Xin'an". The Economic Times. 2014-06-24. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "鄧小平孫「下鄉」當鎮委書記". hkej.com. 2014-06-23. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "地方人事調整 「紅孩兒」擢升鄧卓棣任縣委副書記 葉仲豪胡海峰受重用". hkej.com. 2016-03-10. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "鄧小平孫離任縣副書記". hkej.com. 2016-07-20. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "鄧卓棣「復出」 活躍橋牌賽場". hkej.com. 2017-03-08. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "港媒：鄧小平孫子鄧卓棣擔任中信財務監事". CNA. 2024-04-18. Retrieved 2024-05-24.