China Vitae

Biography Highlight

Wen Jiabao, male, Han nationality, is a native of Tianjin. He was born in September 1942, joined the CPC in April 1965 and entered the work force in September 1967. Wen graduated from the Beijing Institute of Geology with a specialty in geological structures. He has done postgraduate work and is an engineer.

Recent Career Data

2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro
2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro, Standing Committee
2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee
2003—	Premier, State Council
2002—2007	Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro, Standing Committee
2002—2007	Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro
2002—2007	Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee
1998—2003	Vice-Premier, State Council
1998—????	Member, State Council CPC, Leading Party Group
1998—2002	Secretary, CPC, Central Committee, Work Committee Departments, Financial Work Committee

Recent Travel & Appearances

06/30/08	Wen Jiabao held talks with Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.
06/22/08	Wen Jiabao made remarks during three-day visits to Shaanxi and Gansu provinces.
06/13/08	Wen Jiabao met with German Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
05/23/08	Wen Jiabao met with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
05/22/08	Wen Jiabao made his second trip to the quake-battered zone to oversee disaster relief work.