HZIS(SH:600126) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-17 07:56Core Viewpoint - The news announces the passing of Tong Yunfang, a prominent figure in the Zhejiang Metallurgical Group and former chairman of Hangzhou Iron and Steel Group, who died on January 16, 2026, at the age of 79 [1][7]. Group 1 - Tong Yunfang was born in November 1947 in Lanxi, Zhejiang, and began his career in December 1968. He joined the Communist Party of China in May 1978 [6][11]. - He held various positions within Hangzhou Iron and Steel Group, including Deputy Factory Director, Director, and Vice General Manager starting from February 1993 [6][11]. - In March 1998, he became the Party Secretary and Chairman of Zhejiang Metallurgical Group (Hangzhou Iron and Steel Group) [7][11]. Group 2 - Tong Yunfang served as a member of the 11th Standing Committee of the Zhejiang Provincial People's Congress and was the Deputy Director of the Environment and Resources Protection Committee in December 2010 [7][11]. - He retired in March 2013 after a long career in the steel industry [7][11]. - A farewell ceremony for Tong Yunfang is scheduled for January 19, 2026, at 8 AM at the Hangzhou Funeral Home [3][9].