Jia Qiyun

Jia Qiyun (Chinese: 贾启允) (1914–2004) was a politician in the People’s Republic of China. Born in Shanxi Province, he held several significant political positions during his career. He served as the director of the National Bureau of Statistics of the People’s Republic of China from November 1958 to June 1961. Jia was also the Communist Party of China Committee Secretary of Guizhou Province and later the Communist Party Secretary and Governor of Yunnan Province.

Political Career

Positions Held

  • Director of the National Bureau of Statistics of the People’s Republic of China
    • Term: November 1958 – June 1961
  • Communist Party Chief of Guizhou
    • Preceded by: Li Dazhang
    • Succeeded by: Li Zaihe
  • Communist Party Chief and Governor of Yunnan
    • Preceded by: Zhou Xing
    • Succeeded by: An Pingsheng

Contributions

Jia Qiyun played a pivotal role in both Guizhou and Yunnan Provinces. His leadership in Guizhou and later in Yunnan contributed to the implementation of Communist Party policies and the development of these regions during his tenure.

Legacy

Jia Qiyun is remembered for his contributions to regional governance in China and his efforts to advance the objectives of the Communist Party in the provinces he served. His leadership in the National Bureau of Statistics was also a notable part of his career, marking his influence on national statistical practices and economic planning.