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Biography Highlight

Ling Jihua was born in October 1956, a native of Shanxi province, Pinglu county. He joined the CPC in June 1976. He started to work in December 1973. He graduated from Hunan University business management Department, with a postgraduate degree. He was an alternate member of the16th CPC Central Committee.

Recent Career Data

2013—	Vice-Chairman, 12th CPPCC, National Committee
2012—	Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee
2012—	Head, CPC, Central Committee, United Front Work Department	§
2007—2012	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo, Secretariat
2007—2012	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee
2007—2012	Director, CPC, Central Committee, General Office
2002—2007	Alternate Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee
2000—2012	Deputy Director, CPC, Central Committee, Organization Department
1999—2007	Deputy Director, CPC, Central Committee, General Office
1999—2003	Director, CPC, Central Committee, General Office, Investigation and Research Office

Recent Travel & Appearances

09/01/12	Ling Jihua appointed head of United Front Work Department #China
01/16/12	Senior CPC official urges members to keep purity of Party spirit