China Vitae

Biography Highlight

Liu Qi, male, 59, Han nationality, is a native of Wujin, Jiangsu Province. Lui was born in November 1942, joined the CPC in September 1975 and entered the workforce in June 1968. Liu graduated from the Metallurgical Department of Beijing Institute of Iron and Steel Engineering, majoring in iron smelting. With a postgraduate education, he holds the professional title of Senior Engineer, equivalent in rank to the title of Professor.

Recent Career Data

2007—	Chairman, Chinese Olympic Committee Beijing Municipality
2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro
2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee
2002—2007	Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro
2002—2007	Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee
2002—	Secretary, CPC, Municipal Committee Beijing Municipality
1999—2002	Mayor, People's Government Beijing Municipality
1998—1999	Vice-Mayor, People's Government Beijing Municipality
1998—2002	Deputy Secretary, CPC, Municipal Committee Beijing Municipality
1998—	Beijing Municipality (Candidate for Mayor of Beijing.)

Recent Travel & Appearances

03/30/08	Liu Qi attended a grand ceremony held in the marble Panathenian stadium, president of the Hellenic Olympic Committee Minos Kyriakou delivered the flame to Liu.
03/24/08	Liu Qi and President of the International Olympic Committee Jacques Rogge attended the Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Beijing Olympic Games.
10/31/07	Liu Qi made a speech during the debate about Sport for Peace and Development at UN Headquarters.
08/07/07	Liu Qi and IOC president Jacques Rogge attend a volunteers' oath-taking ceremony.
03/08/07	Liu Qi met with Rui Semedo, vice-chairman of the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV).