Zheng is a young percussionist and a National Class Two Performer, currently serving as a part-time teacher at the Middle School Affiliated to China Conservatory of Music, director at the Percussive Arts Society China and the Beijing Association of China Traditional Music. Zheng is also a distinguished expert at the Chinese orchestras of both Peking University and the People's Public Security University of China.
Zheng graduated from the China Conservatory of Music with a master's degree, studying under renowned percussionists and educators Fang Guoqing, Jiao Shanlin, and Wang Yidong. He garnered the Performance Award in traditional instrumental ensemble at the 4th National Youth Traditional Chinese Instrument Competition and was a winner at the Osaka International Music Competition. He has performed in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games Beijing 2008 and recorded music for a number of films and television productions. He has also given numerous recitals across China and performances in the United States, Germany, Italy and Spain.