Zhu Pirong

Zhu Pirong, born in 1930 and passed away on October 11, 2021, at the age of 93. His place of birth and family background are not detailed in the records. Zhu Pirong has extensive academic and management experience in the field of agriculture; he served as the Director of the Foreign Affairs Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China, responsible for foreign agricultural cooperation and exchange affairs during his tenure.

In academia, Zhu Pirong was awarded the title of Senior Agronomist at the professor level in 1989 and received a special national technical subsidy. He has published several works in the field of agricultural science, including three books such as "China's Foreign Agricultural Opening," published by the China Agriculture Press. In addition to his academic publications, Zhu Pirong actively participated in international agricultural exchanges, visiting nearly 20 countries across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Australia.

Throughout his career, he was elected as a member of the Committee of the Planning Department of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations from 1988 to 1991, contributing to global food security and agricultural development. After retirement, he served as Vice President of the China Foreign Agricultural Economics Research Association and Vice President of the Fudan University Beijing Alumni Association, continuing to exert influence in the fields of agriculture and international cooperation.

He participated multiple times in charitable activities supporting impoverished areas and education. Notably, in 1997, Zhu Pirong, together with Mr. Sun Shuhan and Mr. Sun Dawu, donated a total of 414,884 yuan—comprising the savings of Sun Yuelao, as well as other慰问金 (consolation funds)—to Yueqi Middle School to establish a scholarship fund for teachers and students, aimed at supporting the school's development and students' learning.

Zhu Pirong's career encompassed government management, academic research, and international exchange, as well as contributions to education and public welfare. His work and contributions have thoroughly documented the history of China's agricultural opening-up and international cooperation.