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Compiled from the following sources:

Special biographic research
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2002-2006

Who's Who, Current Chinese Leaders
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2003-2005

Zhongguo Gongchandang Lijie Zhongyang Weiyuan Dacidian, 1921-2003
Beijing: Zhonggong dangshi chubanshe 2004

XINHUA Online (China View)


Revision History:

Biography Revised: 4/10/2012
Career Data Updated: 4/10/2012

PHOTO: Bo Xilai
Bo Xilai 薄熙来
Former Member of the Politboro of the 17th CPC Central Committee, Former Member of the 17th CPC Central Committee
Born: 1949
Birthplace: Shanxi Province, Dingxiang County

Biography

Bo Xilai, male, Han nationality, is a native of Dingxiang County of Shanxi Province. He was born in 1949, started to work in 1968 and joined the CPC in 1980. He studied at Beijing University from 1978-1979 and graduated from the graduate school of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences with a master's degree in journalism in 1982.

An historian and journalist by training, Bo has spent his entire career in Liaoning Province, especially in the capital city of Dalian. After holding Party and government positions at the county level, he became an official in the Dalian City Government, and in 1993 became mayor. In 1999, he was secretary of the CPC Dalian City Committee and in 2001, became governor of Liaoning Province. Bo was a member of the 16th CPC Central Committee and served as Minister of Commerce from 2004 - 2007.

He was secretary of the Chongqing Municipal CPC Committee from 2007 to 2012. He was removed as a a member of the Politboro of the 17th CPC Central Committee and a removed as a member of the 17th CPC Central Committee in 2012.

Career Data

2007—2012 Member, CPC, Municipal Committee, Standing Committee Chongqing Municipality
2007—2012 Secretary, CPC, Municipal Committee Chongqing Municipality
2007—2012 Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo
2007—2012 Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee
2004—2007 Minister, Ministry of Commerce
2004—2007 Secretary, Ministry of Commerce CPC, Leading Party Group
2002—2007 Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee
2001—2004 Governor, People's Government Liaoning Province
2000—2004 Deputy Secretary, CPC, Provincial Committee Liaoning Province
2000—2001 Acting Governor, People's Government Liaoning Province
1999—2000 Member, CPC, Provincial Committee, Standing Committee Liaoning Province
1999—2000 Secretary, CPC, City Committee Liaoning Province, Dalian City
1999 (Given award by UN Center for Human Settlements.)
1995— (Given title of National Model for Respecting the Aged.)
1993—2000 Mayor, People's Government Liaoning Province, Dalian City
1992—1999 Deputy Secretary, CPC, City Committee Liaoning Province, Dalian City
1992—1993 Acting Mayor, People's Government Liaoning Province, Dalian City
1989—1992 Vice-Mayor, People's Government Liaoning Province, Dalian City
1988—1992 Member, CPC, City Committee, Standing Committee Liaoning Province, Dalian City
1988—1989 Director, Communications Department Liaoning Province, Dalian City
1985—1986 Secretary, Economic and Technological Development Zone CPC, Party Committee Liaoning Province, Dalian City
1982—1984 Staff Member, CPC, Central Committee, Politburo, Secretariat (Research Office)
1982—1984 Staff Member, CPC, Central Committee, General Office
1980 Joined, CPC
1979—1982 Student, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (Graduated with a master's degree in journalism.)
1978—1979 Student, Beijing University, History Department Beijing Municipality
1972—1978 Worker, No. 2 Light Industry Bureau Beijing Municipality
1968—1972 Prisoner, Cultural Revolution

Recent Travel & Appearances

21 Apr 12 China Exclusive: Chongqing police vow better protection of foreigners
20 Apr 12 Bo's downfall result of inflated sense of influence: Global Times
19 Apr 12 Commentary: CPC shows no tolerance for corruption
18 Apr 12 Bo's probe applauded as demonstration of transparency, resolution
17 Apr 12 Commentary: Bo investigation warns officials of power abuse
15 Apr 12 Rule of law, purity of Party highlighted in handling Bo's case
14 Apr 12 Commentary: Law and Party disciplines brook no violation
12 Apr 12 Chinese officials, civilians hail combat against corruption
11 Apr 12 Chongqing supports CPC decision to investigate Bo Xilai
11 Apr 12 People's Daily calls for stability after Bo's case exposed


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