Wang Yong, male, Han ethnicity, was born in December 1955 and is from Gaizhou, Liaoning Province. He began his first job in August 1969 and joined the CPC in August 1974. He graduated from Harbin Institute of Technology, where he completed a graduate program in technical and economic engineering. He holds a Master of Engineering degree and a professional title of research fellow.

Wang is currently a member of the 20th CPC Central Committee and vice chairperson of the 14th CPPCC National Committee.