Minister of Public Security of the People's Republic of China

The Minister of Public Security of the People's Republic of China is a high level official of the government. The minister is in charge of the , which is responsible for law enforcement, public safety and the police force in China. It should not be confused with the which is the primary Chinese intelligence and security agency.

Process of appointment

According to the Constitution of the People's Republic of China, the Minister is nominated by the and confirmed by the National People's Congress or its .

List of Ministers

*Luo Ruiqing : October 1949 - September 1959
*Xie Fuzhi : September 1959 - March 1972
* 1972-1973
*Hua Guofeng 1973 - March 1977
*Zhao Cangbi March 1977 - April 1983
*Liu Fuzhi May 1983 - August 1985
*Ruan Chongwu September 1985 - March 1987
* April 1987 - November 1990
*Tao Siju December 1990 - March 1998
*Jia Chunwang March 1998 -2002
*Zhou Yongkang December 2002 - October 2007
*Meng Jianzhu October 2007-