Zhang Renqing was born in March 1955 in Yantai, Shandong Province, and graduated from the Chinese Department of Shandong Normal University. Currently, he is a member of China Population and Culture Promotion Association, director of China Socio-economic and Cultural Exchange Association, director of China Food Culture Center, member of China Cuisine Association, editor-in-chief of Who's Who of Chefs in China, editor-in-chief of China Food Culture Series, editor-in-chief of China Famous Chef, general manager of Qishan Group, and president of mainland branch of Taiwan Province Gourmet World magazine.