Li Zhen (Chinese: 李震; pinyin: Lǐ Zhèn; December 1914 – October 22, 1973) was a military general and government official of the People's Republic of China.[1]
Li Zhen was born in Gaocheng, Hebei in 1914.[1] He graduated from Tsinghua University with a degree in journalism. He joined the Chinese Communist Party in August 1937 and fought in the Second Sino-Japanese War and Chinese Civil War.[1] He was awarded the rank of major general, in 1955.[1]
During the Cultural Revolution, Li was promoted by his long-time superior, Xie Fuzhi.[2] In September 1966, Li was appointed vice minister of the Ministry of Public Security, working closely with Xie.[2]
He was promoted to Minister of Public Security in 1972, but committed suicide on October 22, 1973.[2][3] The precise motive is unknown.
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