Gu Xiulian | |
|---|---|
| 顾秀莲 | |
| Chairwoman of the All-China Women's Federation | |
| In office 2003–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Peng Peiyun |
| Succeeded by | Chen Zhili |
| Minister of Chemical Industry | |
| In office 1989–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Qin Zhongda |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Governor of Jiangsu | |
| In office May 1983 – April 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Han Peixin |
| Succeeded by | Chen Huanyou |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1936 (age 87) Nantong, Jiangsu, Republic of China |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party (1956–2008) |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Alma mater | Shenyang College of Metallurgy and Mechanics |
Gu Xiulian (Chinese: 顾秀莲; pinyin: Gù Xiùlián; born December 1936) is a retired Chinese politician who was the first female provincial governor in the People's Republic of China. She served as Governor of Jiangsu from 1983 to 1989, Minister of Chemical Industry from 1989 to 1998, Vice Chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the 10th National People's Congress, and Chairwoman of the All-China Women's Federation.