| 2003—2007 | Minister, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security | |
| 2002—2007 | Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Central Commission for Discipline Inspection | |
| 1997—2003 | Deputy Secretary, CPC, Central Committee, Organization Department | |
| 1995—1997 | Vice-Minister, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security | |
| 1992—1995 | Director, CPC, Central Committee, Organization Department, Foreign Affairs Cadre Office | |
| 1991—1992 | Deputy Secretary, CPC, Provincial Committee Shanxi Province | |
| 1986—1991 | Director, CPC, Central Committee, Organization Department, Economy, Science, and Education Cadre Office | |
| 1983—1986 | Deputy Section Chief, CPC, Central Committee, Work Committee of Central Government Departments | |
| 1981—1983 | Deputy Section Chief, CPC, Central Committee, Organization Department, Economic Cadre Office | |
| 1978—1981 | Secretary, 6th Ministry of Machine-Building Industry | |
| 1972 | Joined, CPC |