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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

People's Daily Online


XINHUA Online (China View)


Revision History:

Biography Revised: 12/8/2010
Career Data Updated: 12/8/2010

PHOTO: Wu Aiying
Wu Aiying 吴爱英
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee; Minister, Ministry of Justice
Born: 1951
Birthplace: Shandong Province, Changle County

Biography

Wu Aiying, female, is a native of Changle, Shandong Province. She was born in 1951, joined the CPC in 1970, graduated from the Department of Politics at Shandong University and entered the work force in 1973.

Wu held various Party positions in Shandong province early in her career. She was also active in the CYLC, both at the prefectural and provincial levels. A member of several women's groups, Wu later became vice governor of Shandong. She became Minister of Justice in 2005.

She is currently a member of the 17th CPC Central Committee.

Career Data

2007— Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee
2005— Minister, Ministry of Justice
2005— Secretary, Ministry of Justice CPC, Leading Party Group
2003—2005 Vice-Minister, Ministry of Justice
2003—2008 Member, 10th CPPCC, National Committee
2003—2005 Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Justice CPC, Leading Party Group
2002—2007 Alternate Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee
2002—2003 Chairman, CPPCC, Provincial Committee Shandong Province
1998—2003 Deputy Secretary, CPC, Provincial Committee Shandong Province
1997—2002 Alternate Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee
1993—1998 Vice-Governor, People's Government Shandong Province
1992—1993 President, China College of Women Management Cadres, Shandong Branch Shandong Province
1992—1997 Alternate Member, 14th CPC, Central Committee
1990—1993 Chairman, Shandong Provincial Women's Federation Shandong Province
1989—1990 Vice-Chairman, Shandong Provincial Women's Federation Shandong Province
1982—1989 Deputy Secretary, CYLC, Provincial-Level Shandong Province
1982—1989 Chairman, Provincial Youth Federation Shandong Province
1978—1982 Secretary, CYLC, Prefecture-Level Shandong Province, Changwei Prefecture
1976—1978 Vice-Chairman, Cultural Revolution, Revolutionary Committee Shandong Province, Changle County
1976—1978 Deputy Secretary, CPC, County Committee Shandong Province, Changle County
1976—1978 Secretary, Chengguan Commune CPC, Party Committee Shandong Province, Changle County
1975—1976 Member, CPC, County Committee, Standing Committee Shandong Province, Changle County
1974—1975 Secretary, Gaoya People's Commune CPC, Party Committee Shandong Province, Changle County
1971—1973 Student, Shandong University, Politics Department Shandong Province
1970 Joined, CPC

Recent Travel & Appearances

26 Feb 11 China's justice system reports over 10 percent drop in duty crimes
23 Nov 10 China to better protect lawyers' rights
21 Apr 10 Travelled to Cuba, Havana and met with the following:
• Ricardo Cabrisas (Cuban Vice-President of the Council of Ministers)
Wu Aiying met with Cuban Vice-President of the Council of Ministers Ricardo Cabrisas.
18 Apr 10 Travelled to Brazil, Salvador
Wu Aiying attended the 12th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
18 Dec 09 Zhou Yongkang attended a meeting on national political and legal work.
04 Nov 09 Travelled to Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen City
Zhou Yongkang made remarks at a meeting attended by police chiefs during his visit to Jinggangshan.
18 Sep 09 Hu Jintao and topleaders attended the Fourth Plenary Session of the 17th Communist Party of China Central Committee.
18 Sep 09 Hu Jintao and topleaders attended the Fourth Plenary Session of the 17th Communist Party of China Central Committee.
19 Jan 09 Wen Jiabao made remarks during the second plenary meeting of the State Council, or the Cabinet.
10 Dec 08 Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao addressed the three-day annual Central Economic Work Conference.