Li Zhen (Minister of Public Security)

Li Zhen (Chinese: 李震; pinyin: Lǐ Zhèn; December 1914 – October 1973) was a general and politician of the People's Republic of China.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Li.

Li Zhen was born in Gaocheng, Hebei in 1914. He joined the Communist Party of China in 1937. He was awarded the rank of major general, in 1955. He was appointed Minister of Public Security in 1972, but committed suicide in 1973.

Government offices
Preceded by
Xie Fuzhi		 Minister of Public Security
1972–1973		 Succeeded by
Hua Guofeng
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