Li Yizhong (Chinese: 李毅中; born 1945) is a former director of Minister of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China.

Personal life and education

Yizhong was born during 1945 in Datong City, Shanxi Province. He graduated Beijing Petroleum College in 1966.

Career

Yizhong is known for his former roles such as head of State Administration of Work Safety, Mayor of Tianjin, and vice-minister in charge of the National Development and Reform Commission.

Political offices
New titleMinister of Industry and Information Technology March 2008 – December 2010Succeeded byMiao Wei