Compiled from the following sources:
Special biographic research
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2002-2006
People's Daily Online
XINHUA Online (China View)
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 11/17/2010
Career Data Updated: 11/17/2010
Member of 17th CPC Central Committee; Vice-Chairman of the 11th CPPCC National Committee Ethnic and Religious Affairs Committee