Standing Committee of the 4th National People's Congress Zhu De (17 January 1975 – 6 July 1976) died in office Soong Ching-ling (6 July 1976 – 5 March 1978) acting Ye Jianying (5 March 1978 – 5 March 1978) The 3rd Constitution (1978–1982) Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 5th National People's Congress Ye Jianying (5 March 1978 – 18 June 1983) Honorary President of the People's Republic China The 4th Constitution (1982–present) President of the People's Republic China Notes References President Presidents 02 China Presidents 02 Presidents 02 Presidents 02 Lists of leaders of China Presidents