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Zhou Jiping

PetroChina Company Limited · China

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-09

Zhou Jiping is the CEO of PetroChina Company Limited (0857). Jiping is based in China. Jiping was born in 1952 in People's Republic of China and educated at China University of Petroleum (Beijing).

Zhou Jiping is the general manager and then chairman of the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Zhou Jiping's leadership during a period of significant change at PetroChina and its parent company CNPC, including coverage of his appointment as chairman in 2013 and subsequent strategic initiatives around overseas expansion and domestic market opening. The headlines also reflect broader scrutiny of China's oil sector during an anti-corruption campaign, with reports addressing investigations and governance issues affecting major energy companies during Jiping's tenure.

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Born
1952 · People's Republic of China
Citizenship
People's Republic of China
Education
China University of Petroleum (Beijing)

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Zhou Jiping: FAQ

What company does Zhou Jiping lead?
Zhou Jiping is CEO of PetroChina Company Limited.
Where was Zhou Jiping educated?
Zhou Jiping studied at China University of Petroleum (Beijing).