| 2008— | Vice-Chairman, 11th CPPCC, National Committee | |
| 2002—2007 | Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1998— | Auditor-General, National Audit Office | |
| 1997—2002 | Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1992—1997 | Member, CPC, Central Committee, Central Commission for Discipline Inspection | |
| 1985—1998 | Deputy Auditor-General, National Audit Office | |
| 1985—1985 | Director, Economics and Trade Department Shaanxi Province | |
| 1983—1985 | Student, CPC, Central Committee, Central Party School | |
| 1971—1985 | Director, Ministry of Aeronautics Industry, 572 Factory | |
| 1971—1985 | Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Aeronautics Industry, 572 Factory CPC, Party Committee |
| 01/30/04 | Li Jinhua made a speech at a national meeting of the National Audit Office. |