'Song Ping' () was an official in the
Communist Party of China and is considered a member of the
Second Generation of Chinese Leadership. He rose through the ranks of the party to become first secretary of CCP
Gansu Division, and later Minister of Organization of CCP. Song was in charge of senior cadres' recommendation, candidacy and promotion.
During his time as First Secretary of CPP Gansu Division, Song Ping became
mentor of two young protéges -
Hu Jintao and
Wen Jiabao - who were to become the current Chinese
president and the current
Premier of the Chinese
State Council respectively.