Shen Junru
Shen Junru ( Chinese 沈 钧 儒 , Pinyin Shěn Jūnrú , W.-G. Shen Chünju ; born January 2, 1875 in Suzhou , Jiangsu ; † June 11, 1963 ) was a politician in the People's Republic of China .
Life
After the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949, Shen Junru became vice-chairman of the National Committee of the People's Political Consultative Conference and held this position until his death. In 1949 he also became the first President of the Supreme People's Court of the People's Republic of China and remained in this position until he was replaced by Dong Biwu in 1954. From 1954 until his death he was also vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress . In 1955, as the successor to Zhang Lan , he also became chairman of the Chinese Democratic League , one of eight other approved political parties in the People's Republic of China in addition to the Communist Party of China . He also held this position until his death in 1963, when Yang Mingxuan succeeded him.
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- Entry in China Vitae
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| SURNAME | Shen, Junru |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Chinese politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 2, 1875 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Suzhou , Jiangsu |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 11, 1963 |