China Vitae

Biography Highlight

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.

Recent 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

Recent Travel & Appearances

04/21/12	China Exclusive: Chongqing police vow better protection of foreigners
04/20/12	Bo's downfall result of inflated sense of influence: Global Times
04/19/12	Commentary: CPC shows no tolerance for corruption
04/18/12	Bo's probe applauded as demonstration of transparency, resolution
04/17/12	Commentary: Bo investigation warns officials of power abuse