Xiao Yang
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For another politician of the People's Republic of China, see Xiao Yang (1929–1998).
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| In office 1998 – 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Ren Jianxin |
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| Succeeded by | Wang Shengjun |
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| Born | August 1938 Heyuan, Guangdong |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Political party | Communist Party of China |
Xiao Yang (Chinese: 肖扬; Pinyin: Xiāo Yáng; born August 1938) was the former President of the Supreme People's Court of China.
[edit] Biography
Xiao Yang was born in Heyuan, Guangdong in 1938. He received his LL.B degree from Renmin University of China Department of Law in 1962.
Xiao Yang was the Minister of Justice from 1993 to 1998. He was elected as the President of the Supreme People's Court in 1998 to replace Ren Jianxin and was re-elected in 2003 for the second term.
Xiao Yang was the member of the 15th and 16th CPC Central Committee.
Unconfirmed reports on November 12, 2008 indicate that he was detained in connection with the investigation of fellow member of the Supreme People's Court, Huang Songyou.
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| Preceded by Cai Cheng |
Minister of Justice of China 1993 – 1998 |
Succeeded by Gao Changli |
| Preceded by Ren Jianxin |
President of the Supreme People's Court of China 1998 – 2008 |
Succeeded by Wang Shengjun |
