| 1998—2003 | Vice-Chairman, 9th CPPCC, National Committee | |
| 1997—2002 | Delegate, 15th CPC, National Congress | |
| 1995—1999 | Director, All-China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives | |
| Director, State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters | ||
| Vice-Chairman, Three Gorges Project Construction Committee | ||
| 1992—1997 | Member, 14th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1988—1998 | State Councilor, State Council | |
| 1987—1992 | Member, 13th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1985—1988 | Secretary-General, State Council | |
| 1984—1985 | Deputy Director, CPC, Central Committee, Rural Policy Research Office |