1963, graduate, Physics Department, University of Science and Technology, Anhui Province, China. 1982-84, Deputy Director, Shanghai Broadcasting Materials Factory, Shanghai Municipality; 1991-98, Vice-Mayor, People's Government, Shanghai Municipality; 1998, Director, CPC, Central Committee, International Communication Office; 1998-2005, Director, Information Office, State Council; 2005-08, Vice-Chairman, Foreign Affairs Committee, National Committee, Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference; since 2008, current position.