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
Zhongguo Gongchandang Lijie Zhongyang Weiyuan Dacidian, 1921-2003
Beijing: Zhonggong dangshi chubanshe 2004
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 3/24/2009
Career Data Updated: 4/16/2008
Jia Qinglin 贾庆林
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo, Standing Committee; Chairman, 11th CPPCC, National Committee
Born: 1940
Birthplace: Hebei Province, Botou
Biography Highlight
Jia Qinglin, male, 62, Han nationality, is a native of Botou, Hebei Province. He was born in March 1940, joined the CPC in December 1959 and joined the workforce in October 1962. He graduated with a specialty in electric motor and appliance design and manufacturing from the Department of Electric Power of Hebei Engineering College. As a university graduate, he holds the title of Engineer.Recent Career Data
| 2008—2013 | Chairman, 11th CPPCC, National Committee | |
| 2007—2012 | Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo, Standing Committee | |
| 2007—2012 | Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo | |
| 2007—2012 | Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2003—2008 | Chairman, 10th CPPCC, National Committee | |
| 2002—2007 | Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2002—2007 | Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo | |
| 2002—2007 | Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo, Standing Committee | |
| 1997—2002 | Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo | |
| 1997—1999 | Mayor, People's Government Beijing Municipality |
Recent Travel & Appearances
| 03/03/13 | Highlights of work report of #China's top political advisory body |
| 03/01/13 | Jia Qinglin convenes last 11th #CPPCC chairmen meeting #China |
| 02/27/13 | #China pledges to strengthen ties with #Brunei |
| 02/26/13 | Top Chinese political advisor meets #KMT Honorary Chairman #China |
| 02/06/13 | Jia Qinglin calls for enhanced ties with #Malaysia |
