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: 3/18/2008
Career Data Updated: 3/18/2008
Wu Yi 吴仪
Member of the Politburo of the 16th CPC Central Committee, Former Vice-Premier of the State Council
Born: 1938
Birthplace: Hubei Province, Wuhan City
Biography Highlight
Wu Yi, female, 63, Han nationality, is a native of Wuhan, Hubei Province. She was born in November 1938, joined the CPC in April 1962 and entered the workforce in August 1962. Wu graduated from the Oil Refinery Department, Beijing Petroleum Institute, where she majored in oil refinery engineering. As a university graduate, Wu has the title of Senior Engineer.Recent Career Data
| 2003—2005 | Minister, Ministry of Health | |
| 2003—2008 | Vice-Premier, State Council | |
| 2002—2007 | Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2002—2007 | Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo | |
| 1998—2003 | State Councilor, State Council | |
| 1998— | Member, State Council CPC, Leading Party Group | |
| 1997—2002 | Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1997—2002 | Alternate Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo | |
| 1993—1998 | Minister, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation | |
| 1993—1998 | Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation CPC, Leading Party Group |
Recent Travel & Appearances
| 01/03/08 | Wu Yi made remarks at a national quality supervision and inspection work conference. |
| 12/12/07 | Wu Yi and U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson co-chaired the Third China-U.S. Strategic Economic Dialogue. |
| 12/11/07 | Wu Yi attended the 18th China-United States Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade meeting. |
| 11/27/07 | Wu Yi delivered a speech at the High Level International Food Safety Forum. |
| 10/21/07 | Wu Yi, Zhang Lichang, Cao Gangchuan, Zeng Peiyan were not in the 17th CPC Central Committee. |
