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
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 4/16/2008
Career Data Updated: 4/16/2008
Jia Qinglin 贾庆林
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro, Standing Committee; Chairman, 11th CPPCC, National Committee
Born: 1940
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 |
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| 2007— |
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro |
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| 2007— |
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro, Standing Committee |
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| 2007— |
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee |
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| 2003—2008 |
Chairman, 10th CPPCC, National Committee |
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| 2002—2007 |
Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee |
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| 2002—2007 |
Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro |
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| 2002—2007 |
Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro, Standing Committee |
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| 1997—2002 |
Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee |
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| 1997—2002 |
Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro |
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Recent Travel & Appearances
| 05/08/08 |
Jia Qinglin held talks with Szili Katalin, speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly. |
| 05/05/08 |
Jia Qinglin met with Romanian President Traian Basescu. |
| 04/30/08 |
Jia Qinglin made the remarks at a grand mobilization gathering held in the 100-day countdown to the Beijing Olympic Games, scheduled from Aug. 8-24.
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| 04/28/08 |
Jia Qinglin met with Honorary Chairman of the Chinese Nationalist Party, or Kuomintang (KMT), Lien Chan. |
| 03/13/08 |
Jia Qinglin was reelected chairman of CPPCC National Committee. |