Fei Xiaotong

Fei Xiaotong ( ?孝通) (November 2, 1910-April 24, 2005) was a pioneering Chinese researcher and professor of sociology and anthropology; he was also noted for his studies in the study of China's ethnic groups as well as a social activist. Considered by some as one of China's finest and most prominent sociologists and anthropologists, his works on these subjects were instrumental in laying a solid foundation for the development of sociological and anthropological studies in China, as well as in introducing social and cultural phenomena of China to the international community. His last post before his death in 2005 was as Professor of Sociology at Peking University.

Politics

Fei also made significant contributions to the study and management of the development of China's rural economy.

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Before his death, Fei held a number of political positions, although these are mostly honorary; he was considered by many to be "active politically".

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• Vice-President of the 6th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
• Vice-Chairman of the 7th and 8th Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
• Vice-Chairman of the Drafting Committee for the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
• Honorary Chairman of the Central Committee of the China Democratic League, a minor party

which is part of the United Front led by the Communist Party of China

Related Topics:
United Front - Communist Party of China

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