Yang Zhen, male, Han ethnicity, was born in November 1961 and is from Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. He is a member of the Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party (CPWDP). He began his first job in July 1983. He graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where he completed a graduate program in communications and information system. He holds a Doctor of Engineering degree and a professional title of professor.

He is currently vice chairperson of the 14th CPPCC National Committee and executive vice chairperson of the CPWDP Central Committee.