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
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 6/29/2003
Career Data Updated: 4/18/2006
Wang Meng 王蒙
Vice-President of the Chinese Writers Association
Born: 1934
Birthplace: Beijing Municipality
Biography
Wang Meng, male, Han nationality, is a native of Beijing. He was born in 1934, joined the CPC in 1948 and graduated from Beijing Pingmin Middle School.
Wang spent most of his career as a writer. He began his career as an editor for the Xinjiang Federation of Literary and Art Circles and later became a member of the Chinese Writers Association. He also served as Minister of Culture. Wang is the author of several books.
Wang was a member of the 12th and 13th CPC Central Committees and standing committee member of the 8th and 9th CPPCC National Committee.
Career Data
| 1998—2003 | Member, 9th CPPCC, National Committee, Standing Committee | |
| 1993—1998 | Member, 8th CPPCC, National Committee, Standing Committee | |
| 1987—1992 | Member, 13th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1986—1989 | Vice-President, Chinese Writers Association | |
| 1982—1987 | Member, 12th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1977—1982 | Member, 11th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1948 | Joined, CPC |
