China Vitae

Biography Highlight

Jia Qinglin, male, 62, Han nationality, is a native of Botou, Hebei Province. He was born in March 1940, joined the CPC in December 1959 and joined the workforce in October 1962. He graduated with a specialty in electric motor and appliance design and manufacturing from the Department of Electric Power of Hebei Engineering College. As a university graduate, he holds the title of Engineer.

Recent Career Data

2008—	Chairman, 11th CPPCC, National Committee	§
2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro
2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro, Standing Committee
2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee
2003—2008	Chairman, 10th CPPCC, National Committee
2002—2007	Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee
2002—2007	Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro
2002—2007	Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro, Standing Committee
1997—2002	Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee
1997—2002	Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro

Recent Travel & Appearances

02/06/10	Jia Qinglin attended the 22nd meeting of chairpersons of the 11th CPPCC National Committee.
02/03/10	Jia Qinglin met with newly elected leaders of the Buddhist Association of China.
01/22/10	Jia Qinglin inspected Shanghai municipality.
01/21/10	Jia Qinglin attended a mobilization meeting of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai.
12/26/09	Jia Qinglin presided over the 21st Chairpersons' Meeting of the 11th CPPCC National Committee.