| 2008— | Chief, Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits | |
| 2002—2007 | Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1997—2002 | Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1996—2008 | Director, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council | |
| 1994—1996 | Deputy Director, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council | |
| 1992—1997 | Alternate Member, 14th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1988—1994 | Member, CPC, Provincial Committee, Standing Committee Heilongjiang Province | |
| 1988—1994 | Vice-Governor, People's Government Heilongjiang Province | |
| 1987—1988 | Director, Commission for Restructuring the Economy Heilongjiang Province | |
| 1987—1992 | Delegate, 13th CPC, National Congress |
| 11/07/08 | Chen Yunlin returned to Beijing, after completed a five-day historic visit to Taiwan. |
| 11/06/08 | Chen Yunlin met with Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou. |
| 11/06/08 | Chen Yunlin presented a painting of horse to Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou. |
| 11/06/08 | Chen Yunlin and Taiwan-based Straits Exchange Foundation Chairman Chiang Pin-kung attended a news conference to exchange rare animals and plants. |
| 11/06/08 | Chen Yunlin delivered a speech at a return banquet. |