Yu Wenming


Yu Wenming is a former Chinese politician, who served as the director of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the vice chairperson of the Chinese Peasants' and Workers' Democratic Party Central Committee.
He was a member of the 10th and 11th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and a standing member of the 12th and 13th CPPCC.

Early life and education

Yu was born in Shan County, Shandong in June 1963. He was gradurated from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1985, where he majored in traditional Chinese medicine. Later he received master's degree in basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine by Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Career

After gradruation, Yu was enrolled at China TCM News, who was served as journalist, editor, and deputy director of the department of traditional Chinese medicine and communications. From 1997 to 2004, he served as director of the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Development and Exchange Center.
In April 2004, he was appointed as deputy director of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In June 2018, he was promoted to director until July 2023.
He also served as the standing member and vice chairperson of the Chinese Peasants' and Workers' Democratic Party Central Committee.

Investigation

On 22 June 2025, Yu was put under investigation for alleged "serious violations of laws" by the National Supervisory Commission, the highest anti-corruption agency of China. On 16 December, he was dismissed from public office.