Chen Puru

Chen Puru (simplified Chinese: 陈璞如; traditional Chinese: 陳璞如; pinyin: Chén Púrú) (March 1918 - December 11, 1998) was a politician of the People's Republic of China.

Born in Boxing, Shandong, Chen joined the Communist Party of China (CPC) in October 1937. In January 1980, Chen became the governor of Liaoning Province. From April 1982 to April 1985, Chen served as the Minister of Railways of China.

Chen was a member of 11th and 12th Central Committees of the Communist Party of China, and a member of 13th Central Advisory Committee of CPC.

He died on December 11, 1998 in Beijing.

Government offices
Preceded by
Liu Jianzhang
Minister of Railways of the People's Republic of China
1982 – 1985
Succeeded by
Ding Guangen