Date of Birth: July, 1944

Place of Origin: Suzhou of Jiangsu Province

Education: B.A. in Economics, Central University of Finance and Economics

Professional Experience

1980-1983 Head of Yongsheng County, Yunnan Province

1983-1985 Deputy Administrator of Lijiang Prefectural Administration

1985-1991 Vice Governor of Yunnan Province

1991-1995 Vice Minister of MOF

1995-1995 Deputy Secretary General of the State Council

1995-1998 Executive Vice Mayor of Beijing Municipal Government

1998-2003 Commissioner (Minister) of the State Administration of Taxation, PRC

2003.3 to date Minister of Finance, PRC