The secretary-general also leads the General Office of the State Council.

The current secretary-general is Wu Zhenglong, who has been serving in the position since 12 March 2023.

The officeholder is supported by a few deputy Secretaries-general of the State Council.

The secretary-general is nominated by the premier, who is then approved by the National People's Congress or its Standing Committee and appointed by the president.

[3][4] The officeholder is supported by a few deputy secretaries-general of the State Council.