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: 3/24/2009
Career Data Updated: 4/16/2008

PHOTO: Jia Qinglin
Jia Qinglin 贾庆林
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo, Standing Committee; Chairman, 11th CPPCC, National Committee
Born: 1940
Birthplace: Hebei Province, Botou

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, Politburo
2007— Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo, 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, Politburo
2002—2007 Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo, Standing Committee
1997—2002 Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee
1997—2002 Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo

Recent Travel & Appearances

02/06/12 China, Cambodia vow to further promote strategic partnership
01/30/12 China's top political advisor says to enhance cooperation with UAE
01/29/12 Top Chinese political advisor's visit helps promote friendship, cooperation with AU, Ethiopia
01/28/12 Top Chinese political advisor: China to deepen friendship, multi- sector exchanges with Ethiopia
01/28/12 Top Chinese political advisor: China willing to further boost China- Ethiopia ties