Zheng Xiaoyu
Chinese diplomat and official
Born
December 21st, 1944
80 years ago
Died
2007
18 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
China
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Head of the State Food and Drug Administration
Implemented reforms in drug regulation
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